title: Sideline skin and wound care for acute injuries.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Romeo Medical Clinic, 1801 Colorado Avenue, Suite 120, Turlock, CA 95382, USA. dr.ken@romeoclinic.com
authors.forename: Ken A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Honsik
authors.forename: Mike W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Romeo
authors.forename: Chris J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hawley
authors.forename: Sam J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Romeo
authors.forename: Joseph P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Romeo
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013178:Sports Medicine; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control; D013537:Sutures; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D006490:Hemostatics; D014014:Tissue Adhesives