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

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

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

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

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