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Abrasion is caused when the top layer of skin wears away, exposing many capillaries.
Initial care:
Clean the wound with a non-fiber shedding material or sterile gauze, and use an antiseptic such as Betadine.
Post care: Clean the scrape with clean water 2 times a day. You can use petroleum jelly or a bandage.  No referral or sutures are needed.

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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.
Initial care:
The first step to treat laceration is to stop the bleeding with pressure and gauze or bandage. Once the wound stops bleeding, clean the area to remove all dirt and debris. Clean by running cool water over the area and then use mild soap and water if possible. Dry with a sterile cloth.
Post care:
If the bleeding does not stop after ten minutes after applying pressure then you should see a doctor.  Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily. Wash with cool water and soap. Clean as close to the stitches as you can.
(You do not have to have a suture because it is superficial.)

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Incisions are cuts/wounds with smooth edges
Initial care:
Keep the wound covered and clean it daily.
Post care:
In most cases, you do not need a referral unless your insurance dictates that you do. You will need sutures because they are deeper than lacerations and the tissues need to be held together to heal. 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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Direct penetration of tissues can introduce the tetanus bacillus into the bloodstream, possibly making the athlete a victim of lockjaw.
Initial care:
Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. If dirt or debris remains in the wound, use a washcloth to gently scrub it off.
Post care:
If the wound is very deep or the pain does not seem to go away or get worse then you should go see your doctorand sutures may be required if the puncture is 1 inch or deeper.
After the first 24 to 48 hours, wash the wound with clean water 2 times a day. You can cover the wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly and a non-stick bandage. Apply more petroleum jelly and replace the bandage as needed.

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Avulsion Wound is when skin is torn from the skin.
Initial care:
Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevation. Use an absorbent clean dressing or whatever clean cloth is available to hold pressure on an open avulsion or degloving injury.
Post care:
You should see immediate medical care if the wound is really bad and some patients, due to the severity could get a skin graft. Keep the wound clean and dry for about 24-48 hours. Change the dressing once a day or if it gets dirty or wet. After three days the bandage may be removed, except in the case of drainage. Clean the area gently but don't wash or rub stitches or sutures directly.

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These precautions were made by OSHA to protect the health care provider and the patient against bloodborne pathogens. These precautions must be followed by anyone coming in contact with blood or other bodily fluids. When preparing an athlete all open wounds and lesions should be covered with a dressing that does not allow for transmission to or from an athlete. Having occlusive dressing lessons the chance of cross-contamination. When bleeding occurs the athletes should be removed from participation and returned when it is deemed 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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There are many ways to know if a wound is infected but some of the most obvious signs are pus, red area, more swelling, fever, and gang green. Also if you see a red streak spreading from the cut. An infected wound would be more painful than before and would be very tender to touch.