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Have the person sit down with head angled slightly forward so the blood doesn't run back into the throat. <br />If the blood comes from only one nostril, press the fleshy part of the nostril firmly toward the midline; if from both, <br />pinch the nostrils together. Maintain pressure for 5 to 10 minutes. <br />If the bleeding is profuse or cannot be controlled within 30 minutes, or if nosebleeds occur frequently, advise the <br />student they should seek medical treatment at Wilson Student Health Center or with personal physician. <br />Sprains <br />Start with RICE — Rest, Ice, Compressions and Elevation. Do not let the individual use the injured <br />body part. <br />Apply an ice pack and mild compression with an elastic bandage to the injured body part for several <br />hours to keep swelling down. <br />Keep the sprain elevated, using pillows. <br />If there is discoloration or deformity, advise the student they may wish to seek medical treatment <br />from Wilson Student Health Center or with personal physician. <br />Eye Injuries <br />Minor <br />DO NOT rub or apply pressure or ice to the injured eye. <br />Cover eye with patch and recommend student seek medical treatment from Wilson Student Health <br />Center or with personal physician. <br />If the injury is a black eye, you may apply ice to cheek and area around eye, but not directly on the <br />eyeball itself. <br />Severe <br />If an object is impaled in the eye, CALL 9-911, DO NOT remove the object. <br />Cover both eyes with sterile dressings to immobilize have student transported to medical treatment facility of their <br />choice. <br />DO NOT rub or apply pressure or ice to the injured eye. <br />Note: UPD will transport individual to medical treatment facility if student prefers UPD transport rather <br />than ambulance.