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National Trauma Awareness Month: Abrasions

National Trauma Awareness Month: Abrasions
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. This year, North Oaks encourages you to play it safe and prevent sports injuries. Abrasions occur when skin rubs against the playing surface or other rough objects and the skin is scraped.

Here are 3 tips on treating “road rash” and advice on when to seek medical assistance, courtesy of the American Trauma Society. (Click the image to download a PDF.)