First Aid For A Nose Bleed

I know this isn't the right section for this question, but I'm just a little concerned since I never had a nose bleed before. While I was at a water park today, I got my first nose bleed (I'm 18). The guy at the first aid station told me to sit down, lean forward, pinch my nose and wait a few minutes until the blood stopped. He took my blood pressure and told me that it was normal and after about 2 or 3 minutes, the blood stopped. He asked me to stand and walk around so I did, and he asked if I felt dizzy or had a headache but I didn't. Now, several hours later, I do have a very minor headache (it almost just feels like a little pressure but I'm not dizzy or anything). I actually feel fine and I took a nap, I'm just wondering if this "pressure headache" I guess you could call it, is normal after a nose bleed. I do suffer from frequent minor headaches (which my doctor does know about) but have been lucky enough to not have had one for a while. I'm just curious if all of this is normal since this is my first nose bleed. Thanks in advance :)

*Also, I didn't fall or hit my nose or anything at the water park. The guy at first aid said it was very common for nose bleeds and that I probably just got a rush of water up my nose when I came off of a water slide, causing the nose bleed.*

it is very common to get a nose bleed. some ppl get them when they're stressed or excited, when you're getting sick, change in air pressure, allergies, change of the seasons,

2010-07-31 21:34:10 by ♥irish princess♥

First Aid - Nose bleed

i have also had a fascination with nose bleeds for awhile and i know this person from a club and he is trained in first aid if that helps

Nothing because it's just a dream.

xx

2010-11-10 08:27:54 by dreamer

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Are there website(s) with access to the first aid styles and techniques for all conditions that can pause health risk.This includes nose bleeding,asthma,poison,fainting,fatigue and all other conditions that pause as a threat to normal health?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAi dIndex/FirstAidIndex

Btw, I found this by googling 'first aid' and it was the first result....but it has everything in your list.

2010-01-26 11:26:38 by and

I have to do a First Aid demonstration in Driver's Ed, and the topic we were assigned is Spinal Cord Injuries. An example of a demonstration he did for the class was for nose bleeds, and he showed us that kicking their foot or whatever will help? What's something like that that we can do for spinal cord injuries?

uhh well... to treat spinal injuries...
If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result. Assume a person has a spinal injury if:
There's evidence of a head injury with an ongoing change in the person's level of consciousness.
The person complains of severe pain in his or her neck or back.
The person won't move his or her neck.
An injury has exerted substantial force on the back or head.
The person complains of weakness, numbness or paralysis or lacks control of his or her limbs, bladder or bowel.
The neck or back is twisted or positioned oddly.

If you suspect someone has a spinal injury:
Dial 911 or call for emergency medical assistance.
Keep the person still. Place heavy towels on both sides of the neck or hold the head and neck to prevent movement. The goal of first aid for a spinal injury is to keep the person in much the same position as he or she was found.
Provide as much first aid as possible without moving the person's head or neck. If the person shows no signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement), begin CPR, but do not tilt the head back to open the airway. Use your fingers to gently grasp the jaw and lift it forward.
If you absolutely must roll the person because he or she is vomiting, choking on blood or in danger of further injury, use at least two people. Work together to keep the person's head, neck and back aligned while rolling the person onto one side.

2008-12-08 06:47:38 by Kyle L

I have to do a First Aid demonstration in Driver's Ed, and the topic we were assigned is Spinal Cord Injuries. An example of a demonstration he did for the class was for nose bleeds, and he showed us that kicking their foot or whatever will help? What's something like that that we can do for spinal cord injuries?

Smacking the bottom of the foot for a nosebleed is actually an old-fashioned folk method, bizarre as it sounds, although it has been known to work.

However, a Spinal Cord Injury is nothing to fool around with. Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious and can be fatal if not handled properly.

You should suspect a spinal cord injury if the victim has any sort of outward head injury (the head may have been snapped suddenly in one direction or the other causing spinal injury). A deformity in the victim's head or neck is also an indication of spinal injury. If the victim's head and neck appear to be abnormal or resting at an odd-looking angle, damage to the spine should be suspected.

Paralysis in the victim's arms or legs is a definite symptom of spinal injury. Should the accident victim complain of pain when moving their arms or legs or the experience of tingling, numbness, weakness or a burning sensation in these extremities, possible spinal injury should be assumed.

Another sign of spinal injury is the loss of bladder or bowel control.

*IN ANY AND ALL CASES, IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN IF THE VICTIM HAS SUFFERED A SPINAL CORD INJURY, ASSUME THEY HAVE UNTIL IT IS PROVEN OTHERWISE*.
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At the scene of the accident:

1)It is critical that you DON'T move them, so as not to risk further damage to the spinal cord. If you can, immobilize their necks by using a rolled up jacket or blanket.

2)If the victim is conscious, tell them not to move.

3)Call 911 immediately, because emergency treatment is extremely vital in a case like this.

4)You need to maintain the victim’s ability to breathe, keep them from going into shock (cover their bodies with blankets), while at all times refraining from moving them.

If you are CPR certified, monitor the victim's vital signs using the A BCD first aid method:

A) Make sure the victim's AIRWAY is open.
B) Monitor their BREATHING.
C) Check the victim's CIRULATION by monitoring their pulse rate, checking for severe bleeding, and checking the individual's skin color, temperature and moisture.
D) Check for DISABILITY (mental status and obvious outward injuries, such as those mentioned above).

Emergency workers who arrive on the scene will see to it that the victim’s spine is immobilized as gently yet as quickly as possible, using a rigid neck collar and a rigid back board, which they then use for transport to the hospital.

Good luck with your demonstration.

2008-12-08 06:48:17 by Kyle L