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What is the best way to treat a road rash?
For most road rash wounds, bacitracin and xeroform gauze are appropriate For road rash wounds that have a significant amount of asphalt debris imbedded in the wound, apply Silvadene cream and xeroform gauze at first wound care and then transition to bacitracin and xeroform gauze on hospital day 2.
Is Road Rash a problem in emergency medicine?
One of the more painful (for the patient) and frustrating (for medical providers) situations in emergency medicine and urgent care practice is the management of significant epidermal abrasions–more commonly referred to as “road rash.” I was interviewed for my take on this problem by the folks at EMRAP.
When is Road Rash considered a trauma?
Recognizing that the majority of these patients experienced a significant traumatic injury causing their abrasions–often, they wiped out on a motorcycle or bike–road rash should first and foremost be thought of as a marker for more serious internal injury. This is the typical ATLS “ABC” trauma approach, and rings true here.
What happens if you fall off a bicycle and get Road Rash?
Dermal abrasions (road rash) from a fall off a bicycle. Especially on darker skin tones, this can be cosmetically disfiguring. The area over the extensor surface of the wrist merits additional attention to prevent contractures, akin to a superficial partial thickness burn wound.
1 Ibuprofen is also an anti-inflammatory and may help reduce any swelling. 2 If the skin around the wound is dry or itchy, use a moisturizing lotion to relieve this discomfort. 3 Wear clothing that will not irritate the wound area. If possible, wear clothing that will not rub against the road rash site while it heals.
Can ibuprofen be used to treat Road Rash?
Ibuprofen is also an anti-inflammatory and may help reduce any swelling. If the skin around the wound is dry or itchy, use a moisturizing lotion to relieve this discomfort. To treat road rash, rinse the wound with cool water, allowing the water to flow over the entire site to wash away any loose debris.
What is Rhonda the rash height and weight?
Pearl lives for anarchy on the open road.” Rhonda the Rash Height = 5 foot 10 Weight = 145 pounds Money = $800 Bike = Corsair Swallow “A psychotic with rabies. This ex-New Yorker is as hard as asphalt and twice as rough.”
How long does it take for a road rash to heal?
Pay attention to how the healing is progressing. If you take care of the wound, then generally road rash should heal within two weeks. Exactly how fast your wound will heal depends on a number of factors like your age, nutrition, whether or not you smoke, your stress level, if you have an illness, etc.
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