First Aid (before arriving on scene) Advise patient (or carer regarding the patient) to: Sit down Lean slightly forward Breath through mouth Pinch the nose so that the nostrils are closed between thumb and forefinger (with firm, consistent pressure) for 10 minutes Suck on ice (alternatively, apply cold compress to bridge of nose) First, ABCs: … Continue reading Epistaxis: The Balloon and the Nose