• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.