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Tetanus, Difficulty Opening The Jaw - Coggle Diagram
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Tetanus
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Prevention & Education
Primary
Complete vaccination, sterile procedures, public education on the dangers and symptoms of tetanus
Secondary
Identification of high-risk wounds (stab wounds, dirty), debridement, TIG, tetanus toxoid
Tertiary
Adequate management, re-immunization, post-treatment rehabilitation
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Complication
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Hypertension, tachycardia, bradycardia, heart block
Definition
gram positive, spore shaped like a matchstick
Prognosis
ad vitam: dubia ad malam (age >60 years, onset <48 hours, incubation <7 days). Moderate tetanus. Mortality 10–20%
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