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How do you treat tetanus wounds?
If tetanus does develop, seek hospital treatment immediately. This includes wound care, a course of antibiotics, and an injection of tetanus antitoxin. You may receive medications such as chlorpromazine or diazepam to control muscle spasms, or a short-acting barbiturate for sedation.
What wounds get tetanus?
The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a break in the skin or mucous membrane. A cut, puncture wound, deep scrape, deep burn, or any injury that breaks the skin or mucous membrane are called wounds. The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms and seizures.
How fast do tetanus symptoms progress?
After a person is exposed to tetanus, it may take from 3 to 21 days for symptoms to develop. On average, symptoms appear around day 8. In infants, symptoms may take from 3 days to 2 weeks to develop.
How to use Dettol antiseptic wound wash spray?
This diluted mixture can then be used to cleanse the wound. For a more convenient option, Dettol Antiseptic Wound Wash Spray comes ready to use, and the spray format also means you can avoid touching the wound. Simply spray to wash away any dirt or debris, then wipe up any excess liquid with cotton wool or tissue.
Does tetanus affect wound care and healing?
Related to wound care and healing, tetanus might be a certain thing to concern. Tetanus attack, which is caused by Clostridium bacteria and goes into the body through an open wound is in many cases, life threatening. Hence, initial observation and treatment are necessary. What wounds can be infected with tetanus?
What is tetanus and how do you get it?
Tetanus is also associated with wounds caused by human and animal bites, since this kind of wounds are easily contaminated by bacteria present in the saliva. Hence, it is really important to observe any open wounds, in order to be prepared for the possibility of tetanus development, so that proper treatments can be performed.
How can tetanus (lockjaw) be prevented?
Vaccination and good wound care are important to help prevent tetanus infection. Doctors can also use a medicine to help prevent tetanus in cases where someone is seriously hurt and doesn’t have protection from tetanus vaccines.