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Definition of Tetanus:
i. Wound care
ii. Medications
iii. Supportive care
iv. Vaccination
1. Wound care
Clean wound thoroughly by soap & water to remove dirt,
foreign bodies and dead tissue from wound to prevent
growth of tetanus spores.
2. Medications
• IV fluids
1. PENTAVLENT - 1 at 6 weeks
2. PENTAVLENT - 2 at 10 weeks
3. PENTAVLENT - 3 at 14 weeks
1. Difficulty in swallowing
3. Poor sucking
4. Convulsions
Treatment:
4. Antibiotics.
• People of all ages can get tetanus but the disease is common
and serious in new-born babies.
• Neonatal tetanus is a significant problem in developing
countries due to poor umbilical stump hygiene and lack of
maternal immunization.
• Prevention is by immunization