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DEFINITION

Skin scraped against a rough surface.

Top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries.

Increases the probability for infection.

INITIAL CARE

Apply an antiseptic lotion, cream, or petroleum jelly. Cover the area with an adhesive bandage or gauze pad if the area is on the hands or feet, or if it is likely to drain onto clothing.

POST CARE

Clean the wound with clean water at least 2 times per day

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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

INITIAL CARE

Apply direct pressure and elevate the wound above the heart

POST CARE

Clean the wound area daily with soap and water and apply a fresh sterile bandage

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DEFINITION

Wounds with smooth edges

INITIAL CARE

You need to clean and rinse your incision site with a gentle (unscented) soap and water.

POST CARE

Clean with soap and water and reapply bandage

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DEFINITION

Can easily occur during physical activities and can be fatal

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

All severe lacerations and puncture wounds should be referred immediately to a physician

INITIAL CARE

Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth.

POST CARE

Rinse the wound under water for 5-10 min

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DEFINITION

Skin is torn from the body

Associated with major bleeding

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

INITIAL CARE

Elevate your wound above the heart

POST CARE

keep the wound clean and dry, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover the wound with a bandage.

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Keep the wound clean and free of infections

Wash your hands when caring for a wound

Apply a bandage or wrap to make sure the wound is covered up

Elevate the wound above the heart

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1. Pus or cloudy fluid is draining from the wound.

2. Pimple or yellow crust has formed on the wound.

3. Soft Scab that has increased in size.

4. Red Area increasing around the wound.

5. Red Streak is spreading from the wound toward the heart.

6. More Pain.

7. More Swelling.

8. Swollen Node.