Thread by @FirstDoctorMD

FIRST AID FOR NOSEBLEEDS

1. Lean forward
2. Breathe through mouth
3. Pinch soft down part of nose with thumb & forefinger
4. Hold for 10 to 20 minutes
5. Go to hospital if bleeding fails to stop or patient is not stable from the start.

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If bleeding from the nose, don't lean backwards! LEAN FORWARD instead.

This is to avoid blood running down your throat and possibly choking you.

Second, if bleeding from the nose, don't breathe through your nose! OPEN YOUR MOUTH WIDE and breathe through it instead.

This is to avoid choking.

Next, if bleeding from your nose, don't lie down! You can SIT UP or STAND UP, and lean four head forward.

If you lie down, the blood can flow backwards and cause serious airway problems.

Also, if bleeding from the nose, don't pick, rub, or blow your nose.

Instead, just pinch the SOFT PART of your nose. (Remember the lower soft part of your nose, not the upper hard part)

Picking, rubbing or blowing your nose hard can worsen your nosebleeds significantly.

Finally, ALWAYS see your doctor if;

• the nosebleed was caused by a trauma such as impact from a punch, road accident, fall, etc

• you're taking medicines to prevent blood clotting

• you've had a nosebleed that needed specialist treatment in the past

But if the nosebleed started on its own, follow the above steps to stop it.

Remember, there are many causes of nosebleeds which we will talk about in another thread.

Just stay tuned.

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