Nosebleeds
Evaluate safety
Tilt the victim's head forward
With minor bleeding, tighten the wings of the nose
Make him breathe with his mouth
Make cold compresses on the back of the nose and forehead
Causes:
• nose injuries
• exhaustion
• physical exercise
• hypertension
• alcohol
• Excessive use of anticoagulants (such as aspirin)
Remember:
• Don't put anything up your nose.
• Do not tilt the victim's head back.
• Bleeding in healthy people should pass within minutes.
• If the victim continues to bleed after 15-20 minutes, instruct him to see a doctor.
Call 112 if the victim:
• is very pale, breaking a sweat, weakened,
• is sleepy and there is a disturbance of consciousness,
• requires medical consultation, and cannot go to the hospital himself.
