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2. Emergency bleeding control - Wikipedia

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   Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is a special case, where almost all first aid providers train the use of pressure points. The appropriate point here is on the soft fleshy part of the nose, which should constrict the capillaries sufficiently to stop bleeding, although obviously it does not stop bleeding from the nasopharynx or tear ducts. [citation needed]

3. Nosebleed - Wikipedia

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   When attempting to stop a nosebleed at home, the head should not be tilted back. [2] Swallowing excess blood can irritate the stomach and cause vomiting. Vasoconstrictive medications such as oxymetazoline (Afrin) or phenylephrine are widely available over the counter for treatment of allergic rhinitis and may also be used to control benign ...

4. Doctors Share Lifesaving Steps to Take During a Medical ... - AOL

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   What not to do: Don’t stop rescue efforts until the person starts breathing, a pro rescuer takes over, the scene becomes unsafe, or you’re alone and become too exhausted to keep going.

5. Cauterization - Wikipedia

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   Cauterization (or cauterisation, or cautery) is a medical practice or technique of burning a part of a body to remove or close off a part of it. It destroys some tissue in an attempt to mitigate bleeding and damage, remove an undesired growth, or minimize other potential medical harm, such as infections when antibiotics are unavailable.

6. First With Kids: What to Know About Nosebleeds [Video] - AOL

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