Proven Application to Stop or Coagulate Nose Bleeds

In the United States, one of every seven people will develop a nosebleed (400 million nosebleeds a year 7) : Most common in children 2 - 10 years old ("Children ages 1 to 8 are most likely to insert objects in their nose." 11) and adults 50 - 80 years old. "For unknown reason, nosebleeds most commonly occur in the morning hours." 1 Nosebleeds require immediate attention to stop the bleeding, otherwise excessive bleeding has serious consequences. When bleeding is heavy in one nostril an overflow of blood can spread into the other nostril causing bleeding from both sides, excessive blood can drip backwards down into the stomach causing a person to spit or vomit blood, and excessive loss of blood can cause light - headedness, dizziness, confusion and fainting. Medical conditions including liver disease and medications may attribute to a nosebleed. 5 "A nosebleed after a fall or car wreck could be a sign of internal bleeding." 6 Also, a nosebleed and bleeding in the urine or bowels or easy bruising may indicate inability for the blood to clot normally. 5 In the United States 515,000 nosebleeds require hospital emergency visits. 7

Most nosebleeds occur (90%) from the anterior (front of the nose 1) or lower end of the nose in the lower septum ("The septum is the semi-rigid wall separating the two channels of the nose that contain blood vessels.") When an injury occurs to the nose, such as a blunt force, trauma or just picking the nose blood vessels which are close to the surface are susceptible to injury, subsequently bleeding occurs. Other related causes for anterior nose bleeds: Dryness inside of the nostril ("often caused by indoor heat in the winter." 6) , altitude, allergies, colds, and side effects from medications (also illegal substances including cocaine 6) and over the counter aspirin (may interfere with blood clotting 6). 3 Posterior nose bleeds are less common than anterior nose bleeds, occur in an artery in the back of the nose, and tends to occur more often in elderly people with high blood pressure. 4 Posterior nose bleeds require physician intervention and usually hospital admission. 1

Lower end nose bleeds normally can be stopped by pinching the nostrils and standing up straight for ten minutes, besides applying ice pack onto the bridge of the nose or a cold compress. If a nose bleed does not stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure: More urgent medical attention is vital. 3

Z-Medica Corporation a medical products company specializing in innovative hemostatic (Physiologic process to stop or halt bleeding and minimize blood loss. 12) nano - technologies received Food and Drug Administration approval for an over the counter package QuikClot NoseBleed gauze, formulated with a unique substance, effectively proven to coagulate or stop nosebleed. 8 QuikClot Nosebleed package is folded or rolled into the bleeding nostril and pressure is applied firmly which coagulates the bleeding. 7 Instructions are included in the package for easy use. "The new product is available online at http://www.quikclot.com where the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail price (MSRP) for a box of five sterile applications is $11.49." Z-Medica Corporation offers other QuikClot consumer products which inhibit bleeding for home, sport, and pet use. 8 Also, these package products that stop bleeding help in emergency care, law enforcement personnel usage, and battlefield victims around the world. 9 Former NASA engineer and Z- Medica Company Founder Francis X Hursey while working with mineral material discovered the potential coagulation effect, became the basis for hemostatic nano-technology or QuikClot product application. 13

QuikClot Nosebleed package recommended by Z-Medica included in a home first aid kit. "Don't be late for school, family event or the important appointment due to a nosebleed." 10 QuikClot Nosebleed package convenient to be taken on trips, vacation or travel. 8

For more information regarding QuickClot NoseBleed, product display and YouTube video: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1236444.htm

References:

1.) Nosebleeds Overview - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/nosebleeds/article_em.htm

2.) Nosebleeds - http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/occular-hypertension?page=%0D%0A%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%091

3.) Nose Bleeds - http://menshealth.about.com/od/conditions/a/nose_bleeds.htm

4.) NOSEBLEEDS - http://www.mehnc.com/patient_ed/nosebleeds.htm

5.) Nosebleeds Symptoms - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/nosebleeds/page3_em.htm

6.) Nosebleeds: What to Do When Your Nose Bleeds - http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/basics/132.html

7.) Nanotechnology Hemostatic Gauze Stops Nosebleeds - http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=6829.php

8.) QuikClot NoseBleed Offers Consumes Simple and Effective First Aid to Stop Bleeding Fast - http://www.azonano.com/news.asp?newsID=7243

9.) Welcome to Z-Medica - http://www.z-medica.com/

10.) QukClot NOSEBLEED - http://www.quikclot.com/finditem/29

11.) The Nose: Bleeds, Breaks, and Obstructions - http://www.emsresponder.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=1739

12.) Hemostasis - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemostasis

13.) QuikClot - http://www.lapolicegear.com/quikclot.html