First Aid for Sports Injuries
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SCRAPE (Abrasion)
Wear latex gloves to prevent transmission of HIV and other infections. Remain calm and in control. Reassure the bleeding person using a calm, firm voice.
Profuse bleeding may require stitches to close the wound.
Immediate Attention
1. Cleanse the wound with soap and warm water from a tap, a plastic squeeze bottle, or rubber bulb to rinse away dirt and particles. Antiseptic is not required but may be used if desired.
2. Remove debris remaining after washing with a washcloth or soft brush.
3. Do not bandage unless bleeding persists and then only to stop the bleeding.
Consult a physician IF...
• a serious scrape is on the face, scalp, chest, abdomen, back, or extremities.
• the wound is gaping or deep.
• the scrape is over a joint.
• the scrape is from a human or animal bite.
• blood spurts forcefully from the wound.
• fat protrudes from the wound.
• there is doubt that all foreign matter has been removed from the wound.
• signs of infection occur (pus, redness, swelling, fever.
• a tetanus shot has not been received within the previous 5 years.
