Tetanus

Tetanus: Therapy

Conventional nonsurgical therapy methods Intensive care treatment: Ventilation Infusion therapy Hepar administration – drug for thinning the blood. Continuous drug therapy by means of syringe pumps (eg, catecholamines). Dialysis, hemofiltration Parenteral nutrition (performed bypassing the gastrointestinal tract). Defibrillation ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) Physical therapy (including physiotherapy) Contracture prophylaxis – to prevent the permanent shortening of … Tetanus: Therapy

Tetanus: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [hyperhidrosis (increased sweating)] Abdomen (abdomen) Shape of the abdomen? Skin color? Skin texture? Efflorescences (skin changes)? Pulsations? Bowel movements? Visible vessels? Scars? … Tetanus: Examination