Tedd
Girouard MS, LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer FC Las Vegas
Skin abrasions are probably one of the most common injuries
in sports. They are caused by sliding on the surface
which you are playing, as you know the surfaces you may
play on vary greatly from field to field and from time
to time. Skin abrasions may be extremely painful and
if not treated properly may become infected and harm
you further. Cleaning and caving these injuries are imperative
because there may be harmful bacteria and other substances
in the ground that may increase the chances of infection,
these may be from fertilizers, pesticides, and other
chemicals used to maintain the fields. Please consult
your family physician if you are having problems cleaning
these injuries.
Treatment:
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- Wear latex gloves if you are cleaning someone
other then yourself
- Clean the abrasion with soap and water
- Wash area with sterile saline and a gauze
pad
- Pick out any remaining foreign debris with
sterile tweezers
- Clean again with sterile saline
- Dry with a gauze pad
- Cover area with antibacterial ointment
- Cover area with a non-adhesive pad
- Cover Pad with elastic tape to secure it while
playing
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Over the next couple days watch the wound for
signs of infection. Keep the area clean with soap
and water. Twice daily cover the wounded area with
an anti-bacterial ointment. If treated properly
the wound should be eliminated in about 1 week.
If your abrasion is not healing in a timely fashion
consult your family physician.
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