Additionally, it will help keep the wound moist, instead of scabbing over. It will help prevent infection, which is extremely important. Next slather a generous amount of triple antibiotic ointment on the wound.With that said, if your tetanus shot is not current (a booster shot should be given every 10 years), you should consider getting one. Don't overly worry about the wound being perfectly clean, because (1) A healthy person's immune system is very impressive and is literally designed for cases like this (2) the wound will naturally self clean by oozing and (3) the triple antibiotic ointment that you will be applying will provide an environment where the vast majority of bacteria can not survive. Do clean the unbroken skin around the wound thoroughly and gently blot/wipe the wound of major visible contaminants with a sterile gauze and some antiseptic wash (such as those pictured).
Aggressive wound scrubbing may actually push microorganisms (primarily bacteria) deeper into the damaged tissues. It is not advisable to use hydrogen peroxide or detergents on the wound, or to aggressively scrub the wound, these all can cause more harm than good, and can further damage cells and tissue. If necessary, clean water sprayed from your water bottle can be used. Ideally the wound should be irrigated for several minutes with sterile saline solution. If there is no first aid available, you should treat your wounds yourself as soon as possible. It is best to start here, especially because the medics are trained experts, and the treatment and bandages may be free (care may not be compulsory). If you are at a race there may be a first aid station/ambulance. Being treated immediately can help stave off infection and shorten heal time. It is important to act quickly after a mishap.
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