体育运动中得皮肤感染Skin Infections In .ppt

First Aid Include alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60% or greater) in coach’s first aid kit so that coaches/ trainers will always be able to sanitize hands before and after caring for each injured player when soap and water is not readily available. First Aid Have disposable gloves readily available in first aid kit for use when caring for the scrapes and cuts of players. Use gloves once and then discard; wash hands or use hand sanitizer immediately after removing gloves. Scoops (not hands) must be used to take ice out of cooler to make ice packs for injuries. Scoops should be cleaned daily when in use and NOT stored in the ice container. First Aid Single-use portions of antibiotics, salves, and other ointments should be removed from any larger dispensing unit prior to application. Any un-used product must NOT be returned to the original dispenser, but discarded. First Aid Athletes should be prohibited from participating until wounds have healed-even if wounds are covered – if extensive skin-to-skin contact may occur (e.g., wrestlers). Athletes with potential skin infections should be referred to the team physician or their own medical provider. Culturing wounds that appear to be infected should be encouraged. Other Skin Conditions Hives A.k.a. Urticaria Formation of “wheals” Usually raised, red welts appear Multiple causes: Irritants Allergens Foods Medications Stress Pet dander Pollen Environments Sunburn Atopic Dermatitis (/.../dermatology/ melton/poisivy1.jpg) Atopic Dermatitis Poison Ivy Poison Oak Various chemicals Clothing Cosmetics Laundry detergents Food Jewelry Psoriasis A chronic skin condition, not infectious Verruca Vulgaris “common wart” Benign, hypertrophied areas of the skin Papilloma viruses Types common warts plantar warts Key Points Athletes should be regularly encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, showering immediately following each practice or competition, and NOT sharing “drinking” water bo