Nose bleed treatment
Sit the casualty down with the head forward Tell the casualty to breath through his mouth and to pinch his nose just below the bridge Tell him not to talk, swallow, sniff or spit After 10 minutes release the pressure on the nose If the nose continues to bleed then reapply the pressure for a further 10 minutes If the nosebleed persists beyond 30 minutes then send the casualty to hospital The advice provided is no substitute for proper first aid training. For more information on attending a first aid courses please call us on 0151 207 0081.