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Step 1
Have the person with the nosebleed sit down and lean forward so the blood does not flow down the respiratory passage, but keep the head above the level of the heart.
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Step 2
Press a tissue or cold compress against the nostrils below the bone to encourage clotting.
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Step 3
Have the person with the nosebleed keep his or her nostrils pinched together for 5 minutes without letting go, or until the bleeding stops.
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Step 4
Replace the tissue or compress with a new one if it becomes soaked with blood.
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Step 5
Leave a bowl next to the person so that he or she can spit out any blood that drips down their throat.
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Step 6
Remove the tissue or compress slowly. If bleeding persists, continue pinching the nose for another 5 minutes.
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Step 7
After bleeding stops, wash away any blood with warm water. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly inside the nostrils to moisturize the area.
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Step 8
Make sure the person does not sniff or blow the nose for several hours afterward, as this could cause another nosebleed.
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Step 9
If the nosebleed originates in the back of the nose and does not respond to treatment, seek medical attention. This type of nosebleed, called a "posterior" nosebleed, is common in older people and potentially very serious.
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Step 10
Visit a doctor or an emergency room immediately if bleeding does not stop or if the patient is weak, pale or experiencing an elevated heart rate. Keep the patient leaning forward with the nose pinched on the way to the doctor's office or hospital.
Nosebleeds are caused by broken blood vessels inside the nose and are especially common in children ages 2… More
Comments
amyneuzil said
on 5/19/2008 Another great tool to have in your first aid kit is homeopathic phosphorus (sometimes shortened to "Phos") - it will help to stop a copious nosebleed and prevent future nosebleeds.
streetsmart1980 said
on 1/15/2008 The eHow advice is only good for minor nose bleeds. I recommend 'not' pinching your nostrils if it is a more serious nose bleed. When you pinch your nostrils the blood will harden and stick to your blood vessel and your nostrils which are now close together. When you let go of your pinched nostrils they will rip the clotted blood away from the nostrils and you will start bleeding all over again. If you have semi-chronic nose bleeds you will know what I am talking about. I don't recommend petroleum jelly it leaves a terrible taste as does KY Jelly. I prefer Olive Oil, it smells and tastes pleasant and is natural. I personally anoint the inside of my nose every day to keep the mucus from getting hard and causing any damage to my blood vessel. If your child has chronic minor nose bleeds don't torture them with ice packs or wet cloths it just makes it awkward.
Margie said
on 8/27/2007 Another reason for unexplained nosebleeds is high blood pressure. Make sure to have your pressure checked.
Margie said
on 8/27/2007 Another reason for unexplained nosebleeds is high blood pressure. Make sure to have your pressure checked.
Margie said
on 8/27/2007 Another reason for unexplained nosebleeds is high blood pressure. Make sure to have your pressure checked.