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a wound caused by a sharp object, like a shard of glass. Lacerations tend to be caused by blunt trauma

Initial care

Stop the Bleeding

Clean the Wound. Apply antibiotic ointment.

cover the wound area with a sterile gauze bandage and first-aid tape.

Clean the wound area daily with soap and water

and apply a fresh sterile bandage .. change as needed.

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occur from a scrape across a rough surface.

Initial Care

Wash the wound gently with soap and
water.

Use tweezers to remove any visible
debris like pebbles.

Patting the wound dry after washing it.

Apply antibiotic ointment to the abrasion to prevent infection

covering your wound with a bandage / wound dressing

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are deliberate cuts in the skin to access the internal portion of the body during a surgical procedure.

Initial care

Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.

Do not scrub or soak the wound.

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

Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

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usually caused by a sharp pointy object such as a nail, animal teeth, or a tack that goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath

Initial Care

Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection.

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

Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. ...

Apply an ointment. ...

Cover the wound. ...

Change the dressing.

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usually occur from a violent incident such
as a body-crushing accident when a bone fragment separates from the rest of the bone

Initial Care

Keep the wound clean and dry for
about 24-48 hours.

Change the dressing once a day or
if it gets dirty or wet.

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Universal precautions should be used in the handling of all blood and body fluids, regardless of knowledge of an athlete's health status. In order to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens (HIV, HBV, or HCV) in athletics, universal precautions must be taken by every coach and athletic trainer such as

Patient assessment for infection risk.

Hand hygiene.

Respiratory and cough hygiene.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Safe management of equipment.

Safe management of environment.

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occurs when viruses, bacteria, or other microbes enter your body and begin to multiply

signs of wound infection include

increasing pain

swelling

redness

More severe infections may cause

nausea

chills

fever