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Some signs that your wound might be infected are the same for those of inflammation.
- Pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function
Pus may also form due to all of the white blood cells and fever may occur as immune system fights bacterial infection.

Most infections can be treated with antibiotics!

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Universal precautions were guidelines instituted by OSHA developed to protect the health care provider and the patient against bloodborne pathogens.

• All open wounds and lesions should be covered with dressing that does not allow for transmission to or from an athlete

• Reduces chances of the wound reopening by keeping it moist and pliable

When bleeding occurs

• Athletes must be removed from participation and returned when it is called safe by the medical staff

•When blood is present on a uniform, it can sometimes be removed with hydrogen peroxide, without having to remove the entire uniform.

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Avulsion- When skin is torn from the body. It is associated with major bleeding.

Initial care- GO TO THE HOSPITAL with a parent or guardian if underaged. To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution.

Aftercare- Keep the wound clean and dry for the first 24-48 hours, or as your healthcare provider advises. If there is a dressing or bandage, change it when it gets wet or dirty. Otherwise, change it once a day or as often as the healthcare provider says.

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Puncture wounds- When something penetrates through the skin. CAN BE FATAL. Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream.

Initial care- REFER TO PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY! With help from a professional clean the wound and if the obstruction is still in the skin and is safe to pull out, do so. Apply antibiotics and cover with dressing

Aftercare- Change the bandage daily or as soon as it gets wet or dirty. Apply antibiotic cream as told to do so by pharmacist.

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Incisions- made by cutting through skin, muscle, and fat so that a body part can be repaired or removed. Usually done by doctors for medical procedures.

Initial care- Before slicing, clean and disinfect the skin and tool. Keep the skin clean throughout the procedure so no bacteria makes the wound infected. If the wound is deep, stitches may be applied.

Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.

After care- Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.  Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

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Lacerations- when a less sharp force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded, giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge.

Initial care- ALL WOUNDS must be cleaned (with soap and water or sterile solution) and dressed ASAP. Deep Lacerations must require sutures in order to help close the wound. In this case the person did in fact get one.

After care- Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24-48 hours after stitches/sutures have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily. Wash with cool water and soap.

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Abrasion- when skin is scraped against a rough surface. The top layer wears away that exposes the scratch we see. Because of this there is an increased probability of infections

Initial care- ALL WOUNDS must be cleaned (with soap and water or sterile solution) and dressed as soon as possible. Some require to be medicated.

AVOID USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND BACTERIAL SOLUTIONS. THEY CAN SLOW HEALING

Post care- After cleaned and disinfected, you can apply a small layer of petroleum jelly or vaseline and a thin band aid.