How To Treat A Nosebleed | (Epistaxis) | Nose Bleeding Treatment

How To Treat A Nosebleed | (Epistaxis) | Nose Bleeding Treatment | First Aid For A Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are common in adults and children. Our noses have a rich blood supply that helps warm the air we breathe in. it can occur spontaneously or any irritation or trauma to the nose. If it has occurred due to blood-thinning medications, then it is difficult to stop, so seek medical attention.

If the bleeding is uncontrollable, the person can go into a shock. Call EMS.

First Aid Treatment:

Lean the person forward.
Ask the person to pinch the soft part of the nose for a minimum of 10 minutes without releasing.
If the bleeding is ongoing after the first 10 minutes, then ask the person to reapply pressure.
A cold compress or an ice pack can be applied to the nose to reduce blood flow to the area,
If the nose bleeding has not stopped after 20 minutes, seek urgent medical advice.

Once it has stopped, the person should not pick or blow their nose for at least 12 hours.

LEAN FORWARD,

NOT BACKWARD.

By leaning forward, the person will enable the blood to drain out through the nose and not down the throat, if swallowed blood, this can cause vomiting. You should be aware that if the person is taking blood-thinning medications, then medical intervention is required to stop the bleeding blood vessels.

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