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Symptoms:
Pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function

Pus may form due to accumulation of white blood cells

Fever may occur as immune system fights bacterial infection

Most. can be treated with antibiotics -

Bacteria is known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (M R S A) and is more difficult to treat

Infections tend to become more severe than they may otherwise have been if the cause of the infection is not diagnosed early, and antibiotics that are given at first may not work

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All wounds should be treated as though they have been contaminated with microorganisms

Must be cleaned, medicated (when called for), and dressed as soon as possible

To minimize the chances of infection, the wound should be cleaned with copious amounts of soap and water or sterile solution. No hydrogen peroxide.

Sterile dressing should be applied to keep fresh wounds clean

Occlusive dressings provide a complete barrier around and over a wound and are air-tight and water-tight

Antibacterial ointments are effective in limiting surface bacterial growth and prevent the dressing from sticking to the wound. Use Saline solution.

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Definition:

Skin is torn from the body

Care:
To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed on moist gauze, preferably saturated with saline solution.

Should be taken along with the athlete to the hospital for reattachment

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Definition:

Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw

Care:
Immediately apply pressure to stop bleeding, wash with soap and water and apply dressing.
All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

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Definition:

Wounds with smooth edges

Care:
Immediately apply pressure to stop bleeding, wash with soap and water and apply dressing.
All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

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Definition:

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

Care:
Immediately apply pressure to stop bleeding, wash with soap and water and apply dressing.
All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

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Definition:
Skin scraped against a rough surface

Care:
Clean with soap and water or sterile solution, medicated then dressed.