First Aid in Nose Bleed

COMMON
INJURIES
NAME: DANIELLA REESE D. TALLADA

SECTION: V - HONESTY
FIRST AID FOR NOSE BLEED

1. Sit upright and lean forward. By remaining upright, you
reduce blood pressure in the veins of your nose. This
discourages further bleeding. Sitting forward will help you
avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate your stomach.
2. Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch
your nostrils shut. Breathe through your mouth. Continue to
pinch for 10 to 15 minutes. Pinching sends pressure to the
bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of
blood.
If the bleeding continues after 10 to 15 minutes, repeat holding
pressure for another 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid peeking at your
nose. If the bleeding still continues, seek emergency care.
3. To prevent re-bleeding, don't pick or blow your nose and

don't bend down for several hours after the bleeding episode.
During this time remember to keep your head higher than the
level of your heart. You can also gently apply some petroleum
jelly to the inside of your nose using a cotton swab or your
finger.
4. If re-bleeding occurs, blow out forcefully to clear your

nose of blood clots. Then spray both sides of your nose with a
decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin).
Pinch your nose again as described above and call your doctor.
FIRST AID FOR FOOD POISONING
1. Control Nausea and Vomiting
 Avoid solid foods until vomiting ends. Then eat light, bland foods, such as
saltine crackers, bananas, rice, or bread.
 Sipping liquids may help avoid vomiting.
 Don’t eat fried, greasy, spicy, or sweet foods.

 Don’t take anti-nausea or anti-diarrhea medication without asking your
doctor. They have side effects and may make some kinds of diarrhea
worse. Your doctor may give you anti-nausea medication if you are at risk
of being dehydrated.
2. Prevent Dehydration
 Drink clear fluids, starting with small sips and gradually drinking more.
 If vomiting and diarrhea last more than 24 hours, drink an oral rehydration
solution.
3. When to Call a Doctor

Call a doctor immediately if symptoms last more than 3 days or you have:
 Severe belly pain
 Fever
 Bloody diarrhea or dark stools
 Vomiting that is prolonged or bloody
 Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, decreased

urination, dizziness, fatigue, or increased heart rate or breathing rate
FIRST AID FOR WOUNDS
1. Control bleeding
Use a clean towel to apply light pressure to the area until bleeding stops (this may take a
few minutes). Be aware that some medicines (e.g. aspirin and warfarin) will affect bleeding,
and may need pressure to be applied for a longer period of time.
2. Wash your hands well
Prior to cleaning or dressing the wound, ensure your hands are washed to prevent
contamination and infection of the wound.
3. Rinse the wound
Gently rinse the wound with clean, lukewarm water to cleanse and remove any fragments of
dirt, e.g. gravel, as this will reduce the risk of infection.
4. Dry the wound
Gently pat dry the surrounding skin with a clean pad or towel.
5. Replace any skin flaps if possible
If there is a skin flap and it is still attached, gently reposition the skin flap back over the
wound as much as possible using a moist cotton bud or pad.
6. Cover the wound
Use a non-stick or gentle dressing and lightly bandage in place; try to avoid using tape on
fragile skin to prevent further trauma on dressing removal.
7. Seek help
Contact your GP, nurse or pharmacist as soon as possible for further treatment and advice to
ensure the wound heals quickly.
8. Manage pain
Wounds can be painful, so consider pain relief while the wound heals. Talk to your GP about
options for pain relief.
FIRST AID FOR DISLOCATION
1. Don't delay medical care. Get medical help immediately.

2. Don't move the joint. Until you receive help, splint the
affected joint into its fixed position. Don't try to move a
dislocated joint or force it back into place. This can damage
the joint and its surrounding muscles, ligaments, nerves or
blood vessels.
3. Put ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce swelling
by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup of fluids in
and around the injured joint
FIRST AID FOR ANIMAL BITE
1. Wash the bite area with soap and water; apply

pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth if the bite
is bleeding.
2. If the bleeding has stopped, apply antibiotic ointment.
3. Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.
4. Offer your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain.

NOSEBLEED
FOOD POISONING
WOUND
DISLOCATION
ANIMAL BITE

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NAME: DANIELLA REESE D. TALLADA

FIRST AID FOR NOSE BLEED

3. To prevent re-bleeding, don't pick or blow your nose and

4. If re-bleeding occurs, blow out forcefully to clear your

FIRST AID FOR FOOD POISONING

1. Control Nausea and Vomiting

 Sipping liquids may help avoid vomiting.

 Don’t eat fried, greasy, spicy, or sweet foods.

3. When to Call a Doctor

 Severe belly pain

 Bloody diarrhea or dark stools

 Vomiting that is prolonged or bloody

 Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, decreased

FIRST AID FOR WOUNDS

2. Wash your hands well

4. Dry the wound

5. Replace any skin flaps if possible

6. Cover the wound

FIRST AID FOR DISLOCATION

1. Don't delay medical care. Get medical help immediately.

FIRST AID FOR ANIMAL BITE

1. Wash the bite area with soap and water; apply

2. If the bleeding has stopped, apply antibiotic ointment.

3. Cover the area with a bandage or sterile gauze.

4. Offer your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain.

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