5.Nosebleeds-are very common among children and many start spontaneously.Unless they are a direct result of an impact to the nose,the cause may not be known.Simple treatment whereby the blood is encouraged to clot is usually effective.The priority is to protect the victim's airway and to try and prevent blood from being swallowed.
How to treat Nosebleeds
1.Lean the child forward and encourage her to spit blood into a handkerchief or some other receptacle.
2.Pinch the child's nose just below the hard part at its top and apply firm pressure for 10 minutes(this is the amount of time it takes for a clot to form).If the bleeding has not stopped after 10 minutes,apply pressure for two further periods of 10 mins.if bleeding continues then take it to the hospital.
Once a bleeding has stopped,advise the child not to scratch,pick,or blow her nose,not to drink hot liquid,and not to exert herself,because all these activities can dislodge the clot and cause the bleeding to start again.
How to treat Nosebleeds
1.Lean the child forward and encourage her to spit blood into a handkerchief or some other receptacle.
2.Pinch the child's nose just below the hard part at its top and apply firm pressure for 10 minutes(this is the amount of time it takes for a clot to form).If the bleeding has not stopped after 10 minutes,apply pressure for two further periods of 10 mins.if bleeding continues then take it to the hospital.
Once a bleeding has stopped,advise the child not to scratch,pick,or blow her nose,not to drink hot liquid,and not to exert herself,because all these activities can dislodge the clot and cause the bleeding to start again.
shot of a child blowing his nose!
