GCPS Middle School Coaches September 11, 2018 WOUND CARE

Common Types of Wounds Abrasion (scrape) Laceration (deep cut)

Abrasion Causes: Sliding on grass/tar “floor burn” Treatment: Wash with antiseptic towelettes Apply triple antibiotic Cover with band aid or gauze/pre-wrap/tape *Instruct athletes to go home and rewash wound with warm soapy water once practice/game is done to further prevent infection*

Supplies Needed

Laceration Treatment: Stop bleeding Wash out debris Cover with butterfly closure strips *use caution, may need to refer to doctor for stitches

Common Laceration Sites Eyebrow Cheek Nose Chin Scalp Elbow

Supplies Needed

Butterfly Closure Strip Examples Wrist

Wound Irrigation Wound irrigation is the steady flow of a solution (water or saline) across an open wound surface to achieve wound hydration and to remove debris

Wound Irrigation Wound irrigation is helpful to clean dirt, turf rubber and grass from wounds. *although you may not get everything, cleaning the wound as much as possible reduces rate of infection

Wound Irrigation Step by Step Stop bleeding Wash wound Pat dry Cover with gauze/pre-wrap/tape Refer to doctor if wound exhibits signs of infection

Signs of Infection Redness around wound Yellow or green pus or discharge coming from wound Swelling and tenderness around wound Skin is hot to touch Presents with fever *ANY SIGN OF INFECTION, REFER IMMEDIATELY TO A DOCTOR

Bloody Nose A bloody nose doesn’t always mean its broken To stop a bloody nose do not tilt head back Lean forward and pinch bridge of nose Apply nose plug

Bloody Nose Do not allow patient to blow nose until the bleed has clotted *Assess the situation – bloody noses may be as a result to a hit Remove from play and refer to physician if a hit to the head has occurred with risk of concussion Refer to doctor if the nose has an obvious deformity

ALWAYS USE GLOVES Gloves are personal protective equipment Always wear gloves when dealing with blood & bodily fluids

Any Questions?