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First Aid For
A Bloody Nose
First aid for a bloody nose is pretty simple, it's just, most people get it wrong. Here's how you treat a nosebleed.
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First Aid for a Bloody Nose
- Have the patient tilt their head forward. Tilting the head backwards can cause blood to go down the throat
- Pinch the soft part of the nose just below the bone. Instruct the patient to breathe through their mouth
- Apply pressure for 10 minutes
Seek medical help if...
- You cannot stop the bleeding in 15 to 20 minutes
- If the patient becomes dizzy or disoriented
- If the patient has begun new medication recently
- If they have frequent nosebleeds or bruise easily
If you suspect the nose is broken please see our page on First Aid For...A Broken Nose.
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Disclaimer: All information on All-Things-First-Aid.com is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. If you're in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately.
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