31/03/2026
🚑 Tuesday First Aid Tip: Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Nosebleeds can look scary, but they’re usually easy to manage with the right steps 👇
🩸 What to do:
✔️ Sit upright and lean slightly forward (not back!)
✔️ Pinch the soft part of the nose
✔️ Hold firmly for 10 minutes
✔️ Breathe through the mouth
⚠️ Seek medical help if:
• Bleeding lasts longer than 15–20 minutes
• Nosebleed occurs following a head injury
• The person feels dizzy or unwell
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