NOSEBLEED

 

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR NOSEBLEED

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

  • Fainted or too weak to stand.

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think your child has a serious injury.
  • Bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes of direct pressure.
  • Bleeding recurs 3 or more times in 24 hours despite direct pressure.
  • Skin bruises or bleeding gums not caused by an injury are also present.
  • Large amount of blood has been lost.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think your child needs to be seen.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns.
  • Age under 1 year old.
  • Hard-to-stop nosebleeds are a recurrent problem.  
  • Easy bleeding present in other family members.

Parent Care at Home If

  • Mild nosebleed and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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