-The top layer of skin wears away, exposing numerous blood capillaries

-Increases the probability of infection

Initial Care: Gently clean the wound with soap and water after washing your hands.

Post Care: Clean it daily with mild soap and water, avoid alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, and apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment before covering it with a non-stick bandage.

-May also result in skin avulsion

Initial Care: Apply gentle, firm pressure with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding, elevate the injured area if possible, then clean the wound with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment, and cover it with a sterile bandage.

Post Care: keep the wound clean and dry, change the dressing regularly, and watch for signs of infection like increased redness, swelling, warmth, or drainage, seeking medical attention if any occur.  

Initial care: Stitches to close the wound/opening.

Post care: You should apply any prescribed ointment and change the dressing as directed. Watch for signs of infection, such as increased redness, warmth, swelling, pain, or pus, and contact your doctor immediately if you experience them. 

-Direct penetration of tissues can introduce 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 any bleeding by applying pressure with a clean cloth. Then, wash your hands and thoroughly clean the wound with running water and soap.

Post Care: Change the bandage daily, keep the wound clean and dry, and use over-the-counter pain relievers as needed.

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: An avulsion is a serious injury that needs immediate medical evaluation for proper treatment, which may include stitches, skin grafts, or other procedures. 

• All open wounds and lesions should be covered with dressing that does not allow for transmission to or from an athlete

• Occlusive dressing lessens the chances of cross-contamination

  • Reduces chances of the wound reopening by keeping it moist and pliable

When bleeding occurs

• Athletes must be removed from 

participation and returned when 

it is deemed safe by the medical 

staff

• When blood is present on a

uniform, it can sometimes be 

removed with hydrogen peroxide, 

without having to remove the entire uniform