How To Deal With A Nose Bleed
Weakened or dried out blood vessels in the nose can rupture as a result of a bang to the nose, picking or blowing it. More serious causes could be high blood pressure or a fractured skull.
- Sit the patient down, head tipped forward.
- Nip the soft part of the nose. Maintain constant pressure for 10 minutes.
- Tell the patient to breathe through the mouth.
- Give the patient a cloth to mop up any blood whilst the nose is nipped.
- Advise the patient not to breathe through or blow their nose for a few hours after bleeding has stopped.
- If bleeding persists for more than 30 minutes, or if the patient takes ‘anti-coagulant’ drugs (Such os warfarin), take or send them to hospital in an upright position.
- Advise a patient suffering from frequent nosebleeds to visit their doctor.
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