How to Treat Road Rash
Steps 1 Stabilize Life Threatening Injuries . If you have severe bleeding or spurting blood, apply direct pressure immediately and call for help. How to Stop Bleeding Call or direct someone nearby to call your local emergency number . If a head injury has occurred, check for a concussion . 2 Assess the severity of the wound . Call the emergency number in your area if you: Can see underlying structures through the abraded skin. Have skin hanging from the wound that needs trimming. Have cuts that need stitching. 3 Determine if you have other injuries . If you were knocked out or feel confused, or if you have limited range of motion in any joints, consider seeing a doctor immediately for medical assistance. 4 Allow minor and self-limiting bleeding . This will help clean out any embedded dirt from the deeper portions of the wound. 5 Wash the injured area gently but thoroughly with warm wa...