What should an elderly person do if his nosebleeds don’t stop? ——First aid measures and prevention guide
Recently, hot and dry weather has occurred in many places, and the number of nosebleeds in the elderly has increased significantly, making it one of the hot topics in health. This article combines popular discussions and medical advice on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out how to deal with nosebleeds in the elderly, common causes and preventive measures to help families quickly respond to emergencies.
1. Common causes of nosebleeds in the elderly (statistics)
| Cause classification | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| rhinitis sicca | 42% | Nasal mucosa dryness and bleeding |
| high blood pressure | 28% | Heavy and recurring bleeding |
| Drug effects (such as anticoagulants) | 15% | Prolonged clotting time |
| Trauma or nasal pathology | 10% | Unilateral persistent bleeding |
| Other systemic diseases | 5% | accompanied by other symptoms |
2. Emergency steps
1.stay calm: Ask the elderly to sit down and lean forward slightly to prevent blood from flowing back and causing coughing.
2.Compression to stop bleeding: Pinch the wings of the nose (soft nose part) with your thumb and index finger for 10-15 minutes.
3.Cold compress aid: Apply ice pack to the bridge of nose or forehead to promote vasoconstriction.
4.taboo behavior: Do not raise your head and do not stuff paper towels (it can easily rub the mucous membrane and aggravate bleeding).
3. When do you need immediate medical treatment?
| red flag | Possible reasons |
|---|---|
| Bleeding lasts for more than 30 minutes | Severe high blood pressure or blood vessel damage |
| The amount of bleeding exceeds 200ml (about half a cup) | coagulopathy |
| Accompanied by dizziness and pale complexion | hemorrhagic shock precursor |
| Recent history of head trauma | skull base fracture risk |
4. Preventive measures
1.environmental regulation: Use a humidifier to maintain indoor humidity 40%-60%.
2.nasal care: Apply saline spray or Vaseline to the nasal cavity daily.
3.dietary advice: Eat more foods rich in vitamin C (kiwi, orange) and K (spinach, broccoli).
4.medication management: People who take anticoagulants such as aspirin for a long time need to monitor their coagulation function regularly.
5. Expert reminder
According to recent data from the otolaryngology department of a tertiary hospital, the number of doctor visits for nosebleeds among the elderly in summer increases by 35% compared with normal days. Special reminder from experts: Repeated nosebleeds may be a sign of out-of-control hypertension. It is recommended to monitor blood pressure every week; if the episodes occur more than three times within a year, a nasal endoscopy is required to check for vascular lesions.
Through the above structured information, we hope to help families quickly identify risks and take correct measures. In case of emergency, please call 120 immediately or go to the emergency department.
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