How to Heal a Turf Burn

In modern athletics the turf burn has a special place among nagging & petty injuries. With more and more athletic facilities across all levels & kinds of competition moving to synthetic playing surfaces, it's important to be able to properly treat a turf burn.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Triple Antibiotic Ointment
• Gauze Pads
• Athletic Tape
• Antibacterial Soap or similar disinfectant for open wounds
• Hot Water Source
• Optional: large Band-aids
• Courage

1. Begin by thoroughly rinsing the wound with warm water. Next, scrub the wound with hot water and antibacterial soap, being sure to get all debris from the wound. Be sure to scrub the wound deeply, leaving no area without attention.
2. Dry the surrounding flesh, and gently pat the wound with sterile gauze in order to dry. Cover the wound generously with the triple antibiotic ointment, leaving no area uncovered.
3. Cover the wound area with sanitary gauze pads, completely covering the wound and extending slightly over the undamaged flesh. Secure the gauze with athletic tap, making sure to fully cover the gauze pad. Band-aid pads can make a suitable replacement or compliment to the athletic tape in protecting the bandaging.
4. Repeat the process as needed until the wound is healed. Keeping the wound dry and away from contact that's no conducive to healing is recommended.

Tips & Warnings

• Not thoroughly scrubbing the wound before bandaging can result in a staph infection in extreme cases.
• Seek professional medical attention immediately should the wound become infected