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Treatment may include: Antibiotics, including penicillin, clindamycin, erythromycin, or metronidazole; Bedrest with a nonstimulating environment (dim light, reduced noise, and stable temperature; Medicine to reverse the poison (tetanus immune globulin; Muscle relaxers such ...[read article]
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Tests for Tetanus
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Spatula Test
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A wound culture is a laboratory test in which microorganisms from a wound are grown in a special growth medium. It is done to find and identify the microorganism ca... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Tetanus
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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
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Surgical Procedures for Tetanus
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Debridement is the process of removing non-living tissue from pressure ulcers, burns , and other wounds . More
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Prescribed Medications for Tetanus
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PENICILLIN G (pen i SILL in G) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other vira... More
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai... More
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TETANUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN, TIG, (TET n uhs i MYOON GLOB yoo lin) is used to prevent or to treat tetanus infection. More
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Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (DTaP) and tetanus toxoid and reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine adso... More
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Self Care for Tetanus
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Bed Rest
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
