BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Nosebleeds aren't usually serious, however, frequent or heavy nosebleeds may indicate more serious health problems, such as high blood pressure or a blood clotting disorder, and should be checked.
Excessive bleeding over a prolonged period of time can also lead to further problems such as anaemia.
Excessive bleeding over a prolonged period of time can also lead to further problems such as anaemia.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show what to do someone is having a nose bleed, there are simple first aid steps you can take to treat them. This St John Ambulance video shows you how to safely position the casualty and control the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, you may need to call for an ambulance.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
Sit up or stand. Tilt your head forward and pinch your nostrils together just below the bony center part of your nose. Applying pressure helps stop the blood flow and the nose bleed will usually stop with 10 minutes of steady pressure. Don't stop applying pressure to keep checking if the bleeding has stopped.
Nose bleeds can be serious and you should seek medical attention if nosebleeds:
Nose bleeds can be serious and you should seek medical attention if nosebleeds:
- Follow an injury, such as a car accident.
- Involve a greater than expected amount of blood.
- Interfere with breathing.
- Last longer than 30 minutes even with compression.
- Occur in children younger than age 2.
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