Medical Management Of Tetanus

Tetanus - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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There's no cure for tetanus. A tetanus infection requires emergency and long-term supportive care while the disease runs its course. Treatment consists of wound care, medications to ease symptoms and supportive care, usually in an intensive care unit. The disease progresses for about two weeks, and recovery can las… See more

Tetanus Treatment & Management - Medscape

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Diagnosing and Treating Tetanus (Lockjaw) | CDC

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Tetanus is a medical emergency requiring: Evaluation and care in the hospital Immediate treatment with medicine called human tetanus immune globulin (TIG) Aggressive wound …

Tetanus Disease (Lockjaw) | CDC

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Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. When these bacteria enter the body, they produce a toxin that causes painful muscle contractions. Another name for tetanus is “lockjaw”. It often …

Tetanus - UpToDate

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Management of autonomic dysfunction — Several drugs have been used to produce adrenergic blockade and suppress autonomic hyperactivity; only treatment with …

Pinkbook: Tetanus | CDC

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Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, disease caused by an exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It is characterized by generalized rigidity and convulsive spasms of …

Tetanus: For Clinicians | CDC

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Clinicians should take the following steps to prevent tetanus: Assess the type of wound and provide appropriate wound care. Wounds may be clean or dirty, and superficial or deep …

Tetanus | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Tetanus is an acute, sometimes fatal, disease of the central nervous system, caused by the toxin of the bacterium clostridium tetani. The bacterium clostridium tetani usually enters …

Management Of Tetanus : WFSA - Resources

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MANAGEMENT OF TETANUS Organise early surgical debridement of wounds, repeated as necessary. Give antibiotics: Metronidazole 500mg IV 8 hourly is …

Tetanus Disease, Treatment, Management | Pediatrics In Review ...

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tetanus, patient care management Tetanus is a life-threatening disease caused by the spore-forming, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. This …