Prevention of tetanus in the wounded

Recommendations for the prevention of tetanus in the wounded have been revised to incorporate the use of human tetanus immunoglobulin, which is now available in the United Kingdom. Surgical toilet is of prime importance for all wounds, and is usually sufficient for tetanus prophylaxis in patients wi...

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Published in:BMJ 1975-08, Vol.3 (5981), p.453-455
Main Authors: Smith, J W, Laurence, D R, Evans, D G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antitoxins
Dosage
Horses
Humans
Hygiene
Immunity
Immunization
Immunization, Secondary
Immunoglobulins
Recommendations
Tetanus
Tetanus - prevention & control
Tetanus Antitoxin - therapeutic use
Tetanus Toxoid
Toilets
Wound Infection - prevention & control
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Summary:Recommendations for the prevention of tetanus in the wounded have been revised to incorporate the use of human tetanus immunoglobulin, which is now available in the United Kingdom. Surgical toilet is of prime importance for all wounds, and is usually sufficient for tetanus prophylaxis in patients with wounds that are less than six hours old, clean, non-penetrating, and with negligible tissue damage. Human tetanus immunoglobulin should be given to patients with more serious wounds sho have had toxoid injections over 10 years earlier, had an incomplete course, or do not know their immunity status. The importance of active immunization is emphasized. The recommendations should be regarded as guidelines as the circumstances in individual cases will differ.
ISSN:0007-1447
0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.3.5981.453