NOSEBLEEDS / BLEEDING

Nosebleeds

• Use disposable gloves.
• Loosen collar.
• Student can GENTLY blow nose prior to applying direct pressure.  Caution student not to blow nose after initial treatment.
• Apply direct pressure to his/her nose for five minutes, by the clock, without stopping.  This can be repeated if bleeding has not stopped.
• Can apply ice packs to back of neck and/or to nose bridge.
• Student may sit upright or with head tilted slightly forward to avoid blood running down the throat and to encourage clotting.
• Allow the student to rest before returning to normal activities

• Use disposable gloves.
• Elevate the bleeding part.
• Control the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the injury with a clean dressing or cloth.
• DO NOT remove dressings applied to site.  If dressings become soaked with blood then apply new dressings on top of the old ones.
• If bleeding does not stop, apply pressure to a nearby artery.
• If bleeding does not stop or wound is sever, notify parents and school nurse.
• Call 911 or local emergency response team.
• Take or send a copy of medical information with student to hospital.
• A detailed incident report should be initiated immediately.