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First aid

Nose bleed

Sit forward and pinch the soft part of the nose. Starter text to review by a health worker.

What to do

  1. Sit down and lean forward a little, with your mouth open so blood can run out.
  2. Pinch the soft part of the nose, just above the nostrils, for 10 to 15 minutes without letting go.
  3. Breathe through your mouth.
  4. A cold cloth on the bridge of the nose may help.

Call 999 or 112 now if

  • It lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes.
  • The bleeding is heavy, or you swallow so much blood that you vomit.
  • It started after a blow to the head.
  • You feel weak or dizzy, or find it hard to breathe.

Do not

  • Do not lean back or lie flat: the blood runs down the throat.

Sources

Written in our own words from these sources. Learn first aid properly with the Kenya Red Cross.