Nosebleed gan sha

1. Prepared by : Nurse Gan sha

2. Definition
• Nosebleeds, also called Epistaxis (Medical
term), involve bleeding from the blood vessels
in the nose.
• Many people have occasional nosebleeds,
particularly younger children and older
adults.
• Although nosebleeds may be scary, they're
generally only a minor annoyance and aren't
dangerous.
• Nosebleeds are those that occur more than
once a week.

4. What causes a sudden
nose bleed?
• Dry air is the most common
cause of nosebleeds
• Nose picking
• dehydration

5. • Foreign body in the nose
• Nasal injury
• Hot summer month

6. The signs and symptoms of a
nosebleed include:
• Bleeding from
either or both
nostrils. a
sensation of
flowing liquid at
the back of the
throat.

7. What
should
I DO
?

8. If You Get a NosebleedFollow these steps:
 Don't lie down. Sit up or stand.
 Use tissues or a damp washcloth to catch the blood.
 Tip your head forward. Don't lean your head back; this can make
blood run down your throat.
 Pinch the soft part of your nose together (just below the bony part
of your nose) and breathe through your mouth. Do this for 10
minutes. Make sure you hold the pressure for 10 minutes without
stopping. It seems like a long time when you actually do it, so
having someone check the time may help.
 place an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables covered by a towel on
the bridge of your nose
 If your nosebleed doesn't stop after 10 minutes of pressure, pinch
it for another 10 minutes. If it still hasn't stopped, your mom, dad,
or another adult should talk to a doctor.
 Do not pick, rub, or blow your nose — this can make your nose
bleed more.

9. When
Should I
See a
Doctor?

10. How to Prevent Nosebleeds
You can’t always prevent nosebleeds from happening, but there are certain
things you can do to help lower your chances of getting them:
 Keep the inside of your nose moist. Dryness can cause
nosebleeds. Use a cotton swab to gently smear a thin
layer petroleum jelly in your nostrils three times a day,
including before you go to sleep.
 Use a humidifier. Your nostrils might be dry because the
air in your house is dry.
 Don’t smoke. Smoking can irritate the inside of your nose
and dry it out.
 Don’t pick your nose. Also, don’t blow or rub it too hard.

11. Thank You