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- The skin scraped against a rough surface; top layer of skin wear away, exposing numerous blood capillaries that increases the probability for infection
- Initial Care: Clean the wound with a gauze, don't scrub at embedded dirt, and cover the cleaned wound with an appropriate non-stick sterile dressing
- Post Care: Wash the scrape with clean water 2 times a day; don't use alcohol!!

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- Occur when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or a bone that is poorly padded. giving a wound the appearance of a jagged-edge cavity; may also result in skin avulsion
- Initial Care: Properly clean the wound with warm water, removing all dirt and debris. Apply antibiotic ointment, then cover wound area with a sterile gauze bandage and first-aid tape
- Post Care: Keep applying antibiotic ointment, while also cleaning the wound Dailey with soap and water, then applying fresh sterile bandage

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-Wounds with smooth edges; also known as stitches
- Initial Care: Go to ER or urgent care. Avoid direct contact with the wound and keep dry (don't shower the first day)
- Post Care: Gently wash with soap and water to remove the crust, do not scrub at wound, avoid using alcohol, ointments, etc. on wound

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- Wounds that easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal; direction penetration of tissues can introduce the teens bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw
- All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physical
- Initial Care: Direct Referral to a physical, ER, or urgent care
- Post Care: Stop bleeding, clean the wound, cover it, watch for signs on infection

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- Results in skin torn from the body; associated with major bleeding
- To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be paced on moist gauze. preferably saturated with saline solution; should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment
- Initial Care: keep wound clean and dry 24-48 hours, as a healthcare provider advises
-Post Care: Check and clean wound everyday with water and soap, change out gauze covering frequently

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Universal Precautions When Caring For a Wound 

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Universal Precautions When Caring For a Wound 

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Use of disposal gloves and other protective barriers (such as gowns, masks, etc)while examining all patients and while handling needles, scalpels, and other sharp interments. Washing of Hands is most important!! This prevents bloodborne diseases and risk of infection.

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- Check for the same symptoms as inflammation (pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function)
- Pus may form due to white blood cells
- Fever may occur as immune system fights bacterial infection
Most wound infections can be treated with antibiotics. Some strains of Staphylococcus aureus have become resistant to some antibiotics