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Skin scraped against a rough surface

Top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries

Increases the probability for infection

should be cared for immediatly

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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

May also result in skin avulsion

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

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Wounds with smooth edges

To minimize the chances of infection, the wound should be cleaned with copious amounts of soap and water or sterile solution

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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

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

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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

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Open wounds should be cared for immediately

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

Avoid using hydrogen peroxide and bacterial solutions initially

Dressing

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

Saline solution is recommended for cleaning wounds repeatedly

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Being able to recognize a wound early on is important.