Keep the casualty quiet, sitting with head tilted forward. Inform the casualty not to rub, blow, or pick his or her nose. Seek medical assistance if the nosebleed continues, bleeding starts again, or bleeding is because of high blood pressure. If the casualty loses consciousness, place them on their side to allow blood to drain from the nose and call the local emergency number or medical personnel . Foreign bodies in the nose usually occur among children.
First aid consists of seeking professional medical attention.
Nasal damage and the possibility of pushing the object farther up the nose can result from searching and attempts at removal by unqualified personnel. Casualties with severe external bleeding and suspected internal bleeding must be seen by medical personnel as soon as possible. All casualties with external and internal bleeding should be treated for shock. First Responder A Skills Approach, edition 3, Morton Publishing Company 2. American Red Cross Standard First Aid Workbook, edition 1991, American Red Cross 3.