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A type of injury in which the skin is scrapped against a rough surface. The top layer of the skin is worn away, exposing munay blood capilleries.

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Abrasion | What are the causes of abrasion? | What are types of abrasion

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Clean the wound with a sterile gauze.

If the wound is miner it can be left open to the air to heal.

If not cover the wound with occlusive or semi-occlusive bandages.

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This occurs when a blunt force is delivered over a sharp bone or an area that is poorly padded. Unlike an avulsion in a laceration, the skin is still intact to the body. The wound may give the appearance of a jagged edge cavity.

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First step is to stop the bleeding with either pressure or gauze.

Clean with cool running water and dry with a sterile cloth.

Application of antibiotic ointment is next.

For small lacerations a bandage with daily renewal is acceptable.

With deeper laceration stitches are necessary.

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A wound with smooth edges. An incision can be made with sharp objects like knives and pieces of glass.

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Clean the wound.

if small enough simple bandages will work.

Serious lacerations will require a visit to the doctor for suturing.

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A type of cut that is made with a sharp object like a nail goes through the skin and into the tissue underneath. Puncture wounds are more likely to be infected that the one previously discussed.

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Should I see a doctor for puncture wound in my foot?

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Clean and Dry the wound.

Minor puncture wounds can be treated at home, but it's very important that all the debris is removed from the wound succeeding the removal of the penetrating object.

Severe punctures should be treated by a doctor.

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This wound occurs when the skin is completely torn from the body. Any time layers of skin have been torn off to expose muscles, tendons, and tissue, it is known as an avulsion. This is commonly associated with major bleeding.

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Immediate stopping of the bleeding.

Cleansing of the wound with antibiotics.

Covered with bandage.

Most avulsions will require medical care from a doctor

To reattach the torn tissue, the avulsed tissue should be placed in a moist preferably saturated with saline solution.

Skin grafting surgery is a possible and common treatment for this wound.

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OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has created guidelines to protect the health of the caregiver and the patient. All sports programs are to have a pathogen exposure plan should include counseling, education, volunteer testing, and management of bodily fluids.

Preparing the Athlete

All open wounds and lesions should be covered with dressings that do not allow for transmission to or from the athlete like occlusive dressing.

When bleeding does occur, athletes must be removed from participation and returned only when deemed fit and safe by the medical staff.

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Sings of infection in a wound look the same as those for inflammation. These include pain, heat, redness, swelling, and disordered function. These wounds may be purulent as well. In addition, a fever may accumulate as the immune system fights back the infection.