Prophylaxis tetanus

Tetanus prophylaxis after injury in patients whose immunization is incomplete or uncertain... 

Tetanus prophylaxis in wound management Adolescents and adults 11 to 64 years of age, who have completed a primary series and require a tetanus-containing product should receive Tdap instead of Td if they have not already received Tdap. 

If a patient has been exposed to rabies, the treatment objectives consist of thorough irrigation of the wound, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotic prophylaxis (if indicated), and immunization. Postexposure prophylaxis immunization consists of both passive antibody administration and vaccine administration. 

Tetanus Immune Globulin [Tetanus Prophylaxis/lmmune... 

Tetanus prophylaxis is administered to those sustaining injuries such as wounds and fractures however, there is no need for a mass vaccination program (Gree-nough, 2002). Tetanus immune globulin is administered to individuals who have never received the tetanus immunization series and who have highly contaminated wounds (Greenough, 2002). 

The animal should be bathed with copious amounts of water and a mild soap. Phosgene oxime reacts quickly with tissue and decontamination is not expected to be entirely effective after pain has been produced. Sodium hypochlorite (0.5%) or isotonic sodium bicarbonate can help neutralize phosgene oxime that has not yet reacted with tissue. Bums should be managed with topical silver sulfadiazine and systemic antibiotics as needed (Roberts, 1988). Horses and sheep should receive tetanus prophylaxis. Other species should be vaccinated on a case by case basis. 

Fluid status, electrolytes, and urine output should be monitored in the HD-intoxicated patient. Tetanus prophylaxis should also be administered because fatal tetanus may occur even after a small partial-thickness bimi (Marshall et al, 1972). 

Chen RT, Spira TJ. Tetanus prophylaxis in AIDS patients. JAMA 1986 255 1063. 

Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. The wound should be cleaned with soap and water tetanus prophylaxis should be administered. Application of ice packs or the topical application of a corticosteroid, antihistamine, or local anesthetics may be useful in relieving symptoms. Severe pain has been treated with injection of a local anesthetic. Antibiotics are reserved for documented infections. 

Many controversial techniques have been employed in the management of true Brown Recluse spider bites. Unfortunately, no scientific evidence exists which supports an ideal method or methods of management. However, case reports advocate a variety of therapies as potentially useful. Most agree, however, that good local management of the cutaneous lesion is the most important aspect of care. Tetanus prophylaxis should always be included. In... 

After a patient has been exposed to rabies, the treatment objectives consist of thorough irrigation of the wound, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotic prophylaxis, if indicated, and immunization. Prompt, thorough irrigation of the wound with soap or iodine solution may reduce the development of rabies. Postexposure prophylaxis immunization consists of the administration of both passive antibody and vaccine. The only exceptions to antibody administration are patients who have been immunized previously and have the appropriate degree of documented rabies antibody titers. 

Diphtheria, a diphtheria and tetanus prophylaxis agent, is used for primary immunization. 

Tetanus immune globulin, an immune serum with tetanus prophylaxis effectiveness, is used in tetanus exposure and tetanus treatment. 

Clean the wound and provide tetanus prophylaxis if indicated. 

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