Sideline skin and wound care for acute injuries

The management of acute skin trauma in sports is reviewed from the perspective of the sideline medical provider. Skin injuries covered in this article include abrasions, lacerations, blisters, chafing, and sunburn. Sideline evaluations, treatment techniques, recommended equipment, and prevention are...

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Published inCurrent sports medicine reports Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 147 - 154
Main Authors Honsik, Ken A, Romeo, Mike W, Hawley, Chris J, Romeo, Sam J, Romeo, Joseph P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2007
Subjects
Acute Disease
Administration, Topical
Anesthetics, Local - therapeutic use
Athletic Injuries - therapy
Emergency Treatment
Equipment and Supplies
Hemorrhage - therapy
Hemostatics - therapeutic use
Humans
Lacerations - therapy
Physical Examination
Skin - injuries
Skin Care - instrumentation
Skin Care - methods
Sports Medicine
Sunburn - prevention & control
Sutures
Tissue Adhesives - therapeutic use
Wound Healing
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Summary:The management of acute skin trauma in sports is reviewed from the perspective of the sideline medical provider. Skin injuries covered in this article include abrasions, lacerations, blisters, chafing, and sunburn. Sideline evaluations, treatment techniques, recommended equipment, and prevention are discussed. A well-equipped and prepared sideline provider can have a great impact on the proper care of acute sports skin injury and more rapid return to play.
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ISSN:1537-890X
1537-8918
DOI:10.1007/s11932-007-0021-z