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Nose Bleeds
What to do
– Bleeding from nose
What to do
– Sit the casualty down, with their head well forward, and ask them to breathe through their mouths and to avoid speaking, swallowing, coughing or sniffing.
– Get them to pinch their nose just below the bridge.
– After about 10 minutes, get them to release their nose. If the bleeding hasn’t stopped, repeat the process for a further 10 minutes. If there is no improvement, the casualty should be taken to hospital, still leaning forward and pinching their nose
– Once the bleeding has stopped, tell the casualty to avoid blowing their nose for a while.
IMPORTANT
– If a bloody but pale fluid leaks from the nose or if the casualty is unconcious, medical attention should be sought immidiately. If the casualty is unconcious, send for an ambulance, put them into the recovery position and check their breathing and pulse regularly. Be ready to start artificial ventilation or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary.
