Before reading any further, be sure you’ve read Part 1! When someone comes to the Emergency Department with a bloody nose (epistaxis is the medical term), the first step is always to apply pressure. Since at least 10-15 minutes of pressure are required (at the minimum), we have fancy nose pluggers (picture) to facilitate things. …
For some reason, mystery still surrounds how to manage a nosebleed. Whenever I teach a first aid class, I ask everyone to show me what to do if they get a nosebleed. Invariably people pinch the bridge of their nose, or tilt their head back, or forward, or say to put an ice pack on …
Welcome to the blog! Let me tell you a little about how I got to this point. When I was a kid, I recall my mom often saying she thought I would be a good doctor. We would donate blood together when I was old enough and would talk about the amazing human body, what …