What should I do if my child can’t stop nose bleeding?

When a nosebleed occurs, many people will tilt their heads back, and they will find that the amount of blood flowing out is much less. In fact, this action is wrong, and if the nosebleed is severe, doing so will be very harmful because it can easily cause the nosebleed to reflux. If your child at home has a nosebleed, parents can help them take the following methods to stop the nosebleed.

What should I do if my child can’t stop nose bleeding?

1. First, you should simply wash it with water, and then gently plug the nostrils with quick gauze or paper towels. Then immediately apply crushed ice or a wet towel wrapped in ice cubes to the bridge of your nose and neck. If you don't have ice cubes, you can use a wet towel. This will slow down blood flow.

2. Be careful not to tilt your head back, as this will cause blood to flow back into your throat or mouth. The correct way is to raise your hands, which can lower blood pressure and help stop bleeding. Also, sit up straight, don't lie down.

3. After completing the above steps, you should go to a nearby hospital immediately and ask a doctor to help stop the bleeding. The method of stopping bleeding should not be too complicated, the important thing is that it should be done quickly. In addition, it is best to take a car on the way to the hospital and avoid strenuous exercise.

What should I do if my child can’t stop his nose bleeding?

1. The blood clot should be blown out before stopping the bleeding to avoid the inability to stop the bleeding due to the inability to close the wound.

2. Soak cotton with decongestant or nasal spray and insert it into the nostrils to help stop the bleeding. White vinegar can also work.

3. Pinch part of the nose flesh with your fingers and keep pressing for five to seven minutes to help stop the bleeding.

4. Sit up straight to prevent blood from flowing into your throat.

5. Ice compress can cause blood vessels to contract and reduce bleeding.

6. After the blood coagulates, it will form a blood clot and scab. At this time, it is best not to pick your nose to avoid peeling off the scab and causing recurrence of nosebleeds.

7. Apply antibiotic or steroid ointment to relieve itching and prevent mucus from drying up.

8. If your left (right) nostril is bleeding, raise your right (left) arm and the bleeding will stop after a few minutes.

9. Push the nostril on the bleeding side towards the bridge of the nose and keep it there for 5 to 10 minutes. Try to avoid sneezing and rubbing hard to prevent further bleeding.

10. When the patient's left (right) nostril is bleeding, another person should use his middle finger to hook the patient's right (left) nose to stop the bleeding, and then untie the cloth strip.