Sports Medicine Wound Care by Ava Prusik _ Student - ApexFriendshipHS

Abrasion

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:06:26 UTC

Definition: A superficial wound caused by a scrape or rub against a rough surface

Initial Care:

Wash hands
Clean Wound
Remove Debris
Apply antibiotic
Cover abrasion with a sterile dressing

Post Care:

Monitor for infection
Consistently clean the wound
Change the dressing

Laceration

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:09:06 UTC

Definition: A tear or cut in the skin that extends through at least one layer

Initial Care:

Stop the bleeding by applying pressure
Clean the wound
Apply antibiotic cream
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing

Post Care:

Seek medical attention if necessary
Keep the wound dry and clean
Monitor for infection

Incision

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:11:10 UTC

Definition: A clean-cut injury caused by a sharp object, like a knife or razor, that slices into the skin, making a wound that is typically longer than it is deep

Initial Care:

Apply Dressing
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure
Elevate above the heart if possible
Wash around the wound
Avoid harsh chemicals
Rinse the wound

Post Care:

Inspect the incision daily
Monitor for increased swelling
Keep an eye on the area for an infection

Puncture

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:14:57 UTC

Definition: A deep, narrow injury caused by a sharp object piercing the skin

Initial Care:

Do not remove embedded objects
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure
Clean the wound
Apply antibiotic cream
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing

Post Care:

Have a medical professional remove the object
If severe bleeding occurs, seek medical attention
Change the dressing consistently or when it is dirty
Monitor the wound for signs of infection
Check in on the healing process

Avulsion

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:21:55 UTC

Definition: A traumatic injury where a body part is torn away from the body, or a part of the body is ripped off

Initial Care:

Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding
Elevate the area above the heart
Clean the wound and rinse it off with water
Make sure there is no debris
Apply a sterile dressing

Post Care:

Monitor for any potential infections
Follow up with a medical professional
Keep the wound clean
Change the wound dressing or apply a non-stick bandage

Contusion

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:23:44 UTC

Definition: A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured

Initial Care:

Limit activity that requires movement of that particular body part
Keep Ice on the area
Elevate about your heart if you are able to
Use over-the-counter medicine for pain management

Post care:

Apply heat around 48 hours after to increase blood flow to the area
Gentle stretching to restore the range of motion
Gradually introduce to daily activities and sports

Hematoma

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:25:42 UTC

Definition: A localized collection of blood that accumulates outside of the circulatory system due to a ruptured blood vessel

Initial Care:

Limit activity that requires movement of that particular body part
Keep Ice on the area
Elevate about your heart if you are able to
Use over-the-counter medicine for pain management

Post care:

Apply heat around 48 hours after to increase blood flow to the area
Gentle stretching to restore the range of motion
Gradually introduce to daily activities and sports

Burn

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-08 15:28:01 UTC

Definition: An injury to the skin or underlying tissues caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or friction

Initial Care:

Cool the burn
Remove anything that could cause restriction on the skin or area before it swells
Cover with sterile dressing
Leave blisters intact to prevent infection

Post Care:

Keep the wound clean
Apply antibiotic ointment
Cover the wound
Change dressing
Watch for infection, especially if the blisters pop
Protect healing skin

Question #1

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 14:32:39 UTC

Universal Precautions require treating all wounds and bodily fluids as potentially infectious for bloodborne pathogens. The use of PPE, primarily gloves, acts as a protective barrier while treating wounds. It prevents the transmission of infections between the patient and the caregiver and provides safe steps for handling and disposal of all sharps with contaminated materials.

Question #2

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 15:37:43 UTC

To properly remove contaminated gloves, pinch the outside near the wrist of one glove with your opposite gloved hand, then peel it off, turning it inside out. Hold this removed glove in your still-gloved hand and then slide your bare fingers inside the cuff of the second glove. Peel the second glove off, also turning it inside out, effectively making sure the first glove is inside the second by balling it up, before safely discarding the bundle.

Question #3

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 15:54:01 UTC

You can recognize a wound infection when there are signs of increased pain, spreading redness, warmth, swelling, and pus coming from the wound. In some cases, it's accompanied by fever, chills, and nausea. Milder infections may resolve with proper cleaning, sterile dressings, and the application of antibiotic creams. Severe cases require medical attention for either antibiotics or potential surgical removal of the infected tissue.

Question #4

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 17:53:12 UTC

You will need gloves, soap, running water or saline, sterile gauze, and a non-stick dressing. First, wash your hands and put on gloves, then gently clean the wound by rinsing with either water or saline and washing the surrounding skin with soap and using gauze to remove all debris. Finally, pat the area dry, apply a non-stick dressing, and make sure the wound is fully covered.

Question #5

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 18:01:13 UTC

Contaminated materials, such as used gloves and bandages, should be carefully placed into a designated biohazard container or a closeable bag before being disposed of in the regular trash. Sharps must go into a puncture-proof container. Following these steps is crucial because it prevents the spread of infection, bloodborne pathogens, and other infectious agents while people are transporting regular waste.

Question #6

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-09 18:09:46 UTC

Handwashing is required before treating wounds to prevent introducing germs from your hands into the person you are helping take care of. By doing this, you will be lowering the risk of infection. This also protects the caregiver from getting exposed to pathogens and bodily fluids from the injured person. You should definitely wash your hands after giving care to remove any pathogens from the wound site, protecting you and others from contamination. To clean your hands and body thoroughly, use soap and running water to scrub hands for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces, then rinse and dry.

Question #7

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-10 15:39:07 UTC

Signs of excessive bleeding from a wound include blood spurting or flowing continuously, or blood rapidly soaking through bandages. To help control the bleeding immediately, call emergency services and apply direct pressure to the wound. Apply a clean cloth or sterile dressing to lower the risk of infection. If the wound is on a limb and bleeding is severe and uncontrolled by direct pressure, a tourniquet may be necessary if you are trained to use one.

Question #8

ajprusik2 — 2025-10-10 15:49:03 UTC

It is important to keep the wound covered because it maintains a moist environment, which is crucial for new cell growth, minimizes scarring, and acts as a barrier against dirt and infection. The dressing should be changed whenever it becomes wet, dirty, saturated with blood, or other fluids from the wound. The number of times dressing needs to be changed is determined by the type of wound, the amount of drainage, the type of dressing used, and the presence of infection or other complications.