Abrasion on Shoulder

This individual fell and scraped his shoulder on the sidewalk. The picture shows a shallow abrasion with minor bleeding.

First Aid Care Advice for Minor Abrasion:

• Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
• Wash the abrasion with soap and water.
• Gently scrub out any dirt with a washcloth.
• Apply an antibiotic ointment, covered by a gauze dressing. Change daily.
• Another option is to use a Liquid Skin Bandage that only needs to be applied once. Avoid ointments with this.