Epistaxis, or nosebleed, can be caused by picking the nose, blowing the nose, high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, infections like the common cold, or head injuries. The first aid for a nosebleed involves having the person sit upright and pinch the nostrils while applying cold compresses to the nose and neck area to help constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding. Medical attention should be sought if bleeding does not stop or becomes heavy.

2. FIRST AID ON EPISTAXIS
“Epistaxis is defined as bleeding from nose or moderate
flow of blood from the nose”.

3. CAUSES OF EPISTAXIS
• Picking out crusts and
hair.
• Blowing the nose.
• High blood pressure.
• Bleeding disorder.
• Summer-usually no
cause.
• Injury to the bone of the
nose.
• Injury to front part of
head.
• Common cold and other
infections.

4. FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF EPISTAXIS
• Place the victim in a sitting position with
his head lean forward.
• Pinch the soft nostrils together, holding
the pressure for several minutes.
• Apply the towel wet with cold water or
ice over the nose, face, forehead and
back of the neck.
• Loosen the clothing around the neck.

5. • Ask him to breathe through the mouth and spit
out any blood that enters the mouth.
• Do not let the patient talk, cough, walk or blow
the nose as it may increase the bleeding and
cause it to restart.
• Shift the victim to hospital for further evaluation
and treatment.
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT OF EPISTAXIS