How Do You Administer First Aid To Nose Bleeds?
You would want to pinch the the tip of the nose for about 10 minutes and bend your head slightly forward not backward so you don’t swallow the blood, you can also apply an ice pack over the nasal bridge for few minutes, if bleeding doesn’t stop head for the ER department near your place as you might need nasal packing or cautery.
Nosebleeds are perhaps one of the most invasive medical occurrences. Suddenly and without warning a warm trickle of blood appears from the center of your face and before you know it you are the center of attention. Nosebleeds are usually related to allergies, excessive blowing, repeated scratching or disturbing of the inside of the nose (commonly called nose picking). Chronic nosebleeds are primarily symptomatic of fragile blood vessels. Medications, such as antihistamines, can also dry out the nasal areas, weakening the vessels and encouraging nose bleeds. Old-fashioned remedies may not help in stopping that bothersome nosebleed. Here is the proper way to administer first aid to nosebleeds. At the onset of the nosebleed, pinch the nostril area of the nose inward as hard as you can. Lean slightly forward for 10 mintues to give the blood time to clot. Don’t bend over completely; you simply want to ensure that the stream is moving forward and not back toward the throat. After the 10 minu
