A nosebleed is a condition in which bleeding occurs in the nose. Blood coming out could be from one or both nostrils with different time duration. Sometimes the nosebleeds occur just a few seconds but some are even up to 5 minutes. Nosebleeds can also occur on the condition of being asleep.
Almost every person has ever suffered nosebleeds. If there is someone likely to be experiencing nosebleeds panic, especially nosebleeds that occur in children. Indeed the fact most nosebleeds occur in children and is not dangerous. But if you happen to this old man can become a serious problem and need medical handling. (Quoted from the book of First Aid, how to Correct first aid Emergency Handling, Stanley m. Zildo). If you or people around you suffered nosebleeds, do these quick steps:
First aid in people who are exposed to the nosebleeds:
- Position thevictim'sbodywith the bodyleaningforwarda bit
- Keep thevictim'smouthto keep itopen,it is usefulso thatblooddoes not coverairway
- Squeezeyour nosefor 15 minutes
- Pressthe noseon thelower part of thenasal bonesthen releaseslowly
- Do not letthe victimpulled out asnot.
- Deletethere'sbloodin the mouth
- Do not letthe victimswallowingbloodtheredimulut, because it willgive a sense ofwanting tovomit
- Takea wet clothor icewrapped ina clothand thenpastein the nose/face of thevictimin order tonarrow theblood vessels.
Selasa, 23 Februari 2016