Treatment
What is the first step when it comes to treating abrasions?
Wash wound to remove all dirt and debris
What are three types of soft tissue injuries?
Wounds, sprains, and strains.
What is Cauliflower Ear?
Deformity of outer ear
What may be applied to a laceration to aid healing and reduce risk of infection?
Antibiotic ointment
What is an incision?
A surgical cut made in the skin or flesh.
How is Cauliflower Ear caused?
Accumulation of blood beneath the external surface of ear & underlying cartilage.
What does the RICE protocol stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
What is a blister?
A collection of fluid below or within the epidermal layer
Who is Cauliflower Ear commonly found in?
Wrestlers, rugby players, and boxers
What are three things that can cause further damage a laceration?
Alcohol, iodine, or peroxide
True or False: A blister is caused by continuous rubbing over the surface of the skin.
True
What should if a large piece of skin is torn off by an avulsion?
Place skin in plastic bag and put on ice.
When should you call a physician for an incision?
Redness increases/spreads more than half an inch, pus in incision, or more than mildly tender or painful
What is a contusion?
A blow that compresses or crushes the skin surface and produces bleeding under the skin
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus