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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]

Tests for Tetanus

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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.  More
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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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Medical Procedures for Tetanus

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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device(machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs.Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver air t...  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.Debridement speeds the healing of pressure ulcers, burns, and...  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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METRONIDAZOLE (me troe NI da zole) is an antiinfective. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or...  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. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask y...  More
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Fixed-combination preparations containing formaldehyde-treated tetanus and diphtheria toxins (toxoids) and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed onto aluminum adjuva...  More
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Self Care for Tetanus

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Bed Rest
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