First Aid - Nosebleed A nosebleed is sudden bleeding from one or both nostrils, and may result from a variety of events: a punch in the nose, breathing dry air, allergies, or for no apparent reason.
Nosebleeds Nosebleeds are a common occurrence in childhood. They may occur from trauma to the nose, dry nasal passages on non-humid days, from inflammation due to allergies, and, of course, from nose picking. They may also occur for no particular reason that can be identified. These episodes of nosebleeding can be quite distressful for parents because just a few drops of blood can have a deceptive appearance of being a large amount, so a nosebleed that lasts for five minutes may appear like the child is hemorrhaging.
Nosebleeds Nosebleeds can be caused by a blow to the nose, picking or poking nostrils or blowing too hard. Sometimes a nosebleed has no obvious cause. Whatever the cause, the bleeding may seem heavy because the nostrils have a rich supply of blood vessels that lie close to the surface. Nosebleeds in children are very common and are seldom dangerous
Nosebleeds Lean the casualty over a basin, pinch the lower pan of the nose for 10 minutes, then release slowly. If blood starts to flow again, pinch the nose for another 5 minutes. If bleeding persists, take the person to a doctor. Do not allow the person to lie down. The nose should not be forcibly blown for 2-3 days after a nosebleed. If the remedies below produce no improvement, try one of the remedies listed under Bleeding.
NOSEBLEEDS / BLEEDING Nosebleeds Use disposable gloves. Loosen collar. Student can GENTLY blow nose prior to applying direct pressure. Caution student not to blow nose after initial treatment. Apply direct pressure to his/her nose for five minutes, by the clock, without stopping. This can be repeated if bleeding has not stopped. Can apply ice packs to back of neck and/or to nose bridge. Student may sit upright or with head tilted slightly forward to avoid blood running down the throat and to encourage clotting. Allow the student to rest before returning to normal activities Bleeding Use disposable gloves. Elevate the bleeding part. Control the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the injury with a clean dressing or cloth. DO NOT remove dressings applied to site. If dressings become soaked with blood then apply new dressings on top of the old ones. If bleeding does not stop, apply pressure to a nearby artery. If bleeding does not stop or wound is sever, notify parents and school nurse. Call 911 or local emergency response team.
