A femoral compression device (11) for compressing a femoral artery (12) of a patient, having a base plate (13) provided with two opposing extensions, each of the two opposing extensions having a member for affixing a belt (14), which is adapted to be arranged around a patient's body, an inflatable air cushion (15), provided with a back plate (19), for compressive bearing against a puncture site, and a pump (16) connected to the inflatable air cushion for inflation of the air cushion. The femoral compression device further comprises a spacer (18) having a height and being adapted to be mounted between the inflatable air cushion and the base plate.
