How to Stop a Bleeding Nose

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Part of the video series: Home Remedies & Injury Treatments

Summary: A bleeding nose can be stopped by using tissue paper to slow the bleeding while pinching the cartilage region of the nose where it meets the face. Be prepared for everyday medical medical situations such as this with tips and advice from an emergency veteran in this free video on treatments.

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By Joe Bruni
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Contact: firestop.staylow@verizon.net

Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the fire and rescue safety...read more

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"You know at some point in life we will all incur some type of injury that results in bleeding. Hi I'm Captain Joe Bruni and what I'm going to talk about is how to stop a nose bleed. Nosebleeds can be pretty traumatic and scary experiences for young children and elderly people. Keep in mind the first step is to coach the person in through breathing through their mouth. As they keep their head level. At no point in time should the head be tilted back as blood will drain down the nasal cavity into the throat and the person will swallow it which could result in nausea. Keep the head level and pinch off the nose near the cartilage area where the hard area meets the soft fleshy area of the nose reducing the blood flow to the nasal cavity. After blood flow is reduced, bleeding will normally stop. Some type of tissue can also be placed into the nostril that's bleeding but not being careful not to place in too much to cause discomfort. After bleeding has ceased some type of cool vaporizer could be used to soften the mucus membranes or even an application of a small amount of petroleum jelly to the interior of the nostril will also soften the mucus membrane and help prevent a nose bleed from occurring again. I'm Captain Joe Bruni stay safe and we'll see you next time."