Injury Timeout: A timeout called for a player injury. During an injury timeout, the health and safety of the injured player are of primary concern.
7.C.7
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Any player, coach, or observer should call an injury timeout for a player who is bleeding or has an exposed open wound.
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7.C.7.d
A bleeding or exposed open wound is "effectively covered" if it is covered with a dressing sturdy enough to withstand the demands of activity and able to prevent bodily fluids from coming in contact with other players.
