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WHAT TO DO AFTER A NOSEBLEED STOPS Once a nosebleed stops,here are some little rules to follow, these will ensure the nosebleed doesn't restart  -Don't engage in strenuous activities  -Don't blow your nose for 24 hours. Avoid touching your nose, don't pick your nose  -If you have to sneeze, do it with your mouth open, but keep away from people while doing this, as we know, we are keeping the spread of Covid 19 in check -Don't drink hot liquids, don't smoke and don't indulge in alcohol  -Sleep with your head raised on 2 or 3 pillows -Avoid dry environment  Need a first aid box/kit? Let us hook you up, we are a buzz away  #Nosebleed #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS  Photo credit: @ Healthy Me PA

HOW TO STOP A NOSEBLEED  There is a right way to stop a nosebleed  A nosebleed like any other bleed should be stopped ASAP.  Remember that we should endeavor to avoid blood loss as much as possible.  The steps to stop a nose are pretty simple and easy to follow: -It's best to let the casualty take a seat. If you are the one experiencing the nosebleed, take a seat -Help or ask them to tilt their head forward  or lean slightly forward. This aids the blood to flow out of the nostrils, instead of flowing through the throat and into the tummy, which could cause them to throw up -Firmly pinch together the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes. While this is going on,they should breathe through their mouth -The casualty shouldn't talk, swallow, spit or cough. The saliva can dribble into a handkerchief, some tissue or a container. -If the bleeding persists after 10 minutes, pinch the soft part of the nose again. Do this for another 10 minutes. In total, the nose can be p...

Photo source:@ rchsd.org CAUSES OF A NOSEBLEED A nosebleed is often triggered by damaged blood vessels in the nose. So you see, thr lining of the nose has tiny blood vessels that are delicate and can be easily ruptured. Obviously nose poking or digging is a common cause of a bleeding nose There are some causes we can avoid and others we have to manage Let's do a quick rundown of a list of causes -Dry or cold air (most common cause) -Nose picking -Allergies -Infections -Trauma/injury (a blow to the nose/head) -Foreign objects in the nose -Forceful nose blowing -Repeated sneezing -Common cold -Blood thinners warfarin, heparin) -Aspirin -Cocaine -Alcohol -Chemical irtitants (Ammonia) Some medical conditions too could cause a nosebleed -High blood pressure -Leukaemia and some other cancers -Blood clotting or bleeding disorder (Haemophilia) -Pregnancy -Bleeding What ever the cause of a nosebleed, it can be managed via first aid administration and/or a visit to the ER Do you have a firs...

Cuts. Bruises. Bleeding. Scrapes. Wounds. Gashes. Booboos. These happen quite often, sometimes they require an ER  visit, other times, handling them at home is ok. Whatever name they go by, we would be talking about them this month and the first aid interventions to handle them. Do you know the correct first aid procedure for bleeds, bruises, cuts........ Get some first aid 411 this month Have an amazing August  #BeFirstAidLearned #BeFABulouS  #TheFABS

The name speaks for itself A Nosebleed is loss of blood through the nose Most nosebleeds don't need an ER visit, but sometimes they could be a telltale sign of more serious stuff, like an underlying illness If the blood loss is much, then it will demand a visit to the ER. If the bleed is as a result of a head injury and the blood loss is watery, an ER visit must be made Nosebleeds may look scary but mostly can be managed without a hospital visit Nosebleeds are common with kids, though adults could also get nosebleeds But, heyyyyy, are you prepped for a medical emergency? Do you have first aid skills? Do you have a first aid/kit? Give us a buzz, we got you covered #TheFABS #BeFABulouS

  Here are the most essential steps to take when administering first aid for a bleed Always wear gloves when treating a wound Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth, towel, pad, or bandage for about 10 minutes; ask the casualty to do this themselves if possible Raise the injured part (if the wound or cut is on the arm or leg) above the heart and restrict movement to slow down blood loss Clean the wound with sterile saline or clean water before applying the dressing Use a sterile, non-adherent dressing that extends about 2cm past the edges of the wound Secure the pad to the wound with a bandage Replace the dressing at least once a day if it becomes wet or soiled with blood or pus If bleeding is severe or persistent, take the victim to the hospital or call EMS for an ambulance (for Lagos State, the numbers are 767 and 112) If the wound or cut is small, wash around and away from the cut or wound with soap and water Remove debris (grass,dirt stick....) from the wound (b...