infections
Tetanus
Treatment of Tetanus
Wound cleaning and removal of dead tissue and foreign material Human tetanusimmune globulin(antitoxin) Treatment of symptoms, sometimes including a mechanical ventilator Antibiotics People with tetanus are admitted to an intensive care unit. The room is kept quiet to prevent disturbances that could trigger muscle spasms. Wounds are cleaned thoroughly, and dead tissue and foreign material are removed. A dose of human tetanusimmune globulin(antitoxin) is usually injected into a muscle to neutralize the toxins. If the antitoxin is unavailable, doctors may give people immune globulin, which contains many different antibodies, including those that protect against tetanus. Antibiotics are given intravenously to kill the bacteria in the wound and thus stop the production of toxin. However, antibiotics have no effect on toxin that has already been produced. Such toxin continues to cause muscle spasms. People do not develop immunity to tetanus once they have had tetanus. That is, they can get tetanus again. Therefore, after people who have tetanus recover from the infection, they are Vaccination unless their vaccinations are known to be up to date. For muscle spasms and rigidity, sedatives, such asdiazepamormidazolam, may be given. These medications also help relieve anxiety. If muscle rigidity interferes with breathing, a tube may be placed in the windpipe (called endotracheal intubation), and the person is given a medication to paralyze the muscles and thus stop the spasms. Then the tube is attached to a Mechanical Ventilation that breathes for the person. by vein, magnesium, a fast-acting Beta-blockers , or other medications. If swallowing is difficult, nutrition and fluids are given intravenously or, less often, through a tube inserted through the nose and into the stomach. If constipation develops, which is common, stool softeners are given, and a tube may be inserted into the rectum to help manage gas production. 