Initial care

• Stop the Bleeding

• Clean the Wound. Apply antibiotic ointment.

• cover the wound area with a sterile gauze bandage and first-aid tape.

• Clean the wound area daily with soap and water

• and apply a fresh sterile bandage .. change as needed.

Initial Care

• Wash the wound gently with soap and
  water.

• Use tweezers to remove any visible
  debris like pebbles.

• Patting the wound dry after washing it.

• Apply antibiotic ointment to the abrasion to prevent infection

• covering your wound with a bandage / wound dressing

Initial care

• Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.

• Do not scrub or soak the wound.

• Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.

• Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

Initial Care

• Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection.

• Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth.

• Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. ...

• Apply an ointment. ...

• Cover the wound. ...

• Change the dressing.

Initial Care

• Keep the wound clean and dry for
  about 24-48 hours.

• Change the dressing once a day or
  if it gets dirty or wet.

Universal precautions should be used in the handling of all blood and body fluids, regardless of knowledge of an athlete's health status. In order to prevent the transmission of bloodborne pathogens (HIV, HBV, or HCV) in athletics, universal precautions must be taken by every coach and athletic trainer such as

• Patient assessment for infection risk.

• Hand hygiene.

• Respiratory and cough hygiene.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Safe management of equipment.

• Safe management of environment.

signs of wound infection include

• increasing pain

• swelling

• redness

  More severe infections may cause

• nausea

• chills

• fever