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TETANUSTETANUS
Dr. Ankita Patel Second year resident,Medical Unit - 1G.M.C , Surat.
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TETANUS INTRODUCTION CAUSATIVE AGENT EPIDEMIOLOGY TRANSMISSION, HOST FACTORS, ROUTE OF
ENTRY MECHANISM OF ACTION OF TOXIN CLINICAL FEATURES TYPES OF TETANUS DIAGNOSIS DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT PREVENTION – ACTIVE & PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION
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INTRODUCTION
Tetanos – a greek word – to strech First described by Hippocrates & Susruta Tetanus an neurological disease
characterized by an acute onset of hypertonia, painful muscular contractions (usually of the muscles of the jaw and neck), and generalized muscle spasms without other apparent medical causes.
Only vaccine preventable disease that is infectious but not contagious
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CAUSATIVE AGENT
Caused by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI Anaerobic Motile Gram positive bacilli Oval, colourless, terminal spores – tennis
racket or drumstick shape. It is found worldwide in soil, in inanimate
environment, in animal faeces & occasionally human faeces.
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Clostridium tetani Gram Stain
NOTE: Round terminal spores give cells a “drumstick” or “tennis racket” appearance.
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EPIDEMIOLOGY Tetanus is an international health problem,
as spores are ubiquitous. The disease occurs almost exclusively in persons who are unvaccinated or inadequately immunized.
Entirely preventable disease by immunization
Tetanus occurs worldwide but is more common in hot, damp climates with soil rich in organic matter.
More common in developing and under developing countries.
More prevalent in industrial establishment, where agricultural workers are employed.
Tetanus neonatorum is common due to lack of MCH care.
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India
Tetanus is important endemic infection in India.
Causative factorsHand washing Delivery practices Traditional birth customsInterest in immunization
Prior to the national immunization programme estimated 3.5 lakh children were dying annually. 70,000 cases continue to occur largely in the states – Orissa, Bihar, MP, Aasam, Rajasthan, UP ,where TT immunization coverage is less than national coverage(70%) .
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TRANSMISSION :w
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Host Factors Age : It is the disease of active age (5-40
years), New born baby, female during delivery or abortion
Sex : Higher incidence in males than females Occupation : Agricultural workers are at
higher risk Rural –Urban difference: Incidence of tetanus
in urban areas is much lower than in rural areas
Immunity : Herd immunity does not protect the individual
Environmental and social factors: Unhygienic custom habits,Unhygienic delivery practices
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ROUTE OF ENTRY Apparently trivial injuries Animal bites/human bites Open fractures Burns Gangrene In neonates usually via infected umbilical
stumps Abscess Parenteral drug abuse
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TETANUS PRONE WOUND
A wound sustained more than 6 hr before surgical treatment.
A wound sustained at any interval after injury which is puncture type or shows much devitalised tissue or is septic or is contaminated with soil or manure.
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Sporulated Vegetative
• Spores that gain entry can persist in normal tissue for months to years under anaerobic conditions.
• When the oxygen levels in the surrounding tissue is sufficiently low, the implanted C. tetani spore then germinates into a new, active vegetative cell that grows and multiplies and most importantly produces tetanus toxin - tetanospasmin and tetanolysin.
• Tetanolysin is not believed to be of any significance in the clinical course of tetanus.
•Tetanospasmin is a neurotoxin and causes the clinical manifestations of tetanus.
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• The toxin migrates across the synapse (small space between nerve cells critical for transmission of signals among nerve cells) where it binds to presynaptic nerve terminals and inhibits or stops the release of certain inhibitory neurotransmitters (glycine and gamma-amino butyric acid).
• Loss of inhibition of preganglionic sym neurons – sympathetic hyperactivity
• These neurons become incapable to release neurotransmitter. The neurons, which release gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glycine, the major inhibitory neurotransmitters, are particularly sensitive to tetanospasmin, leading to failure of inhibition of motor reflex responses to sensory stimulation.
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This results in generalized contractions of the agonist and antagonist musculature characteristic of a tetanic spasm.
The shortest peripheral nerves are the first to deliver the toxin to the CNS, which leads to the early symptoms of facial distortion and back and neck stiffness.
Once the toxin becomes fixed to neurons, it cannot be neutralized with antitoxin. Recovery of nerve function from tetanus toxins requires sprouting of new nerve terminals and formation of new synapses.
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Mechanism of Action of Tetanus Toxinw
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1. C. tetani enters body from through
wound.
3. Germinates under anaerobic conditions
and begins to multiply and produce
tetnospasmin.
2. Stays in sporulated form until anaerobic conditions are
presented.
4. Tetnospasmin spreads using blood and
lymphatic system, and binds to motor neurons.
5. Travels along the axons to the spinal
cord.
6. Binds to sites responsible for inhibiting
skeletal muscle contraction.
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Spores are extremely stable,although immersion in boiling water for 15 minutes kills most spores. Exposure to saturated steam under 15 lbs.of pressure for 15-20 minutes at 121°c is highly effective against spores .
Sterilization by dry heat is slower than by moist heat (1 -3 hrs at 160 °C),but it is also effective against spores.
Ethylene oxide sterilization is also sporocidal. Autoclaving at 121°C for 15min kills the spores
readily. Iodine(1% aqueous soon) and H2O2 (10 volume)
kills spores within few hours.
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CLINICAL FEATURES:
IP : Time from injury to the first symptom.The median incubation period is 7 days, and, for most cases (73%), incubation ranges from 3-21 days.
Period of onset : It is the time from first symptoms to the reflex spasm.
In general the further the injury site is from the central nervous system, the longer the incubation period.
The shorter the incubation period, the higher the chance of death.
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Triad of muscle rigidity, spasms & autonomic dysfunction
Early symptoms are neck stiffness, sore throat and poor mouth opening.
Patients with generalized tetanus present with trismus (ie, lockjaw) in 75% of cases.
Other presenting complaints include stiffness, neck rigidity, dysphagia, restlessness, and reflex spasms. Spasms usually continue for 3-4 weeks.
Subsequently, muscle rigidity becomes the major manifestation. Rigid Abdomen.
Muscle rigidity spreads in a descending pattern from the jaw and facial muscles over the next 24-48 hours to the extensor muscles of the limbs – stiff proximal limb muscles & relatively sparing hand & feet.
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TRISMUSw
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Risus sardonicus: Sustained contraction of facial musculature produces a sneering grin expression known as risus sardonicus.
Contraction of the muscles at the angle of mouth and frontalis
Trismus (Lock Jaw): Spasm of Masseter muscles.
Opisthotonus: Spasm of extensor of the neck, back and legs to form a backward curvature.
Muscle spasticity Poor cough, inability to swallow, gastric stasis
all increase the risk of aspiration. Respiratory failure continues to be a major cause of mortality in developing countries, whereas severe autonomic dysfunction causes most deaths in the developed world.
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RISUS SARDONICUSw
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Opisthotonos in Tetanus Patient
The contractions by the muscles of the back and extremities may become so violent and strong that bone fractures may occur
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Dysphagia occurs in moderately severe tetanus due to pharyngeal muscle spasms, and onset is usually insidious over several days.
Reflex spasms develop in most patients and can be triggered by minimal external stimuli such as noise, light, or touch. The spasms last seconds to minutes; become more intense; increase in frequency with disease progression; and can cause apnea, fractures, dislocations, and rhabdomyolysis.
Laryngeal spasms can occur at any time and can result in asphyxia.
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AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTION
Tetanospasmin has a disinhibitory effect on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) due to increased release of catecholamines it causes :
Hyperpyrexia Sweating Peripheral vasoconstriction Labile/Sustained Hypertension Episodic tachycardia, dysrhythmias and
cardiac arrest Occasionally period of bradycardia &
hypotension
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Other symptoms include: Drooling Fever usually absent Mentation unimpaired Hand or foot spasms Irritability Uncontrolled urination or defecation Duration of illness — Tetanus toxin-
induced effects are long-lasting because recovery requires the growth of new axonal nerve terminals. The usual duration of clinical tetanus is four to six weeks.
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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Lock Jaw
Stiff Neck
Difficulty Swallowing
Muscle Rigidity
Spasms
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TYPES OF TETANUS
Generalied vs Local Cephalic Traumatic Otogenic Idiopathic Puerperal Tetanus neonatorum
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Maternal tetanus
•Tetanus occurring during pregnancy or within 6 weeks after any type of pregnancy termination, is one of the most easily preventable causes of maternal mortality.
•It includes postpartum or puerperal tetanus
(i) postpartum or puerperal tetanus, usually resulting from septic procedures during delivery,
(ii) postabortal tetanus, following septic maneuvers during induced abortion
(iii) Tetanus during pregnancy, generally resulting from inoculation through a nongenital portal of entry
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NEONATAL TETANUS
Tetanus neonatorum (8th day disease) Usually fatal if untreated Children born to inadequately immunized
mothers, after unsterile treatment of umbilical stump
During first 2 weeks of life. Poor feeding ,rigidity and spasms It is easily preventable by 2 tetanus toxoid
injections and ‘5 cleans’ while conducting deliveries.
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LOCAL TETANUS
Uncommon form Manifestations are restricted to muscles near
the wound.
Cramping and twisting in skeletal muscles
surrounding the wound – local rigidity Prognosis – excellent
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CEPHALIC TETANUS
A rare form of local tetanus Follows head injury / ear infection Involves one / more facial cranial nerves Trismus and localised paralysis ,usually
facial nerve, often unilateral. Involvement of cranial nerves VI,III, IV, and
XII may also occur either alone or in combination with others
Incubation period : few days Mortality : high
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Ophthalmoplegic tetanus is a variant that develops after penetrating eye injuries and results in CN III palsies and ptosis.
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DIAGNOSIS There are currently no blood tests that can be
used to diagnose tetanus. Diagnosis is done clinically based on the presence of trismus, dysphagia, generalized muscular rigidity, and/or spasm.
Laboratory studies may demonstrate a moderate peripheral leukocytosis.
An assay for antitoxin levels is not readily available. However, a level of 0.01 IU/mL or greater in serum is generally considered protective, making the diagnosis of tetanus less likely.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study findings are usually within normal limits.
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DIRECT SMEAR
Show Gram-positive bacilli with drum-stick appearance.
Morphologically indistinguishable from similar nonpathogenic bacilli.
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CULTURE
Done in blood agar under anaerobic condition or in Robertson’s cooked meat medium.
Produces swarming growth after 1-2 days of incubation.
In contaminated specimen heat at 80°C for 10mins before culture to destroy non-sporing organisms.
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ANIMAL INOCULATION
To demonstrate toxigenicity.
Positive case : test animal develops stiffness & spasm of tail & inoculated hind limb within 12-24hrs which spreads to rest of the body. Death occurs in 1-2 days.
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Procedures: The spatula test is one diagnostic
bedside test. This simple test involves touching the
oropharynx with a spatula or tongue blade. This test typically elicits a gag reflex, and the
patient tries to expel the spatula (ie, a negative test result).
If tetanus is present, patients develop a reflex spasm of the masseters and bite the spatula (ie, a positive test result).
Sensitivity of 94% and a specificity of 100%.[2]
No adverse sequelae (eg, laryngeal spasm) from this procedure were reported
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Drug induced Dystonic Reactions e.g. Phenothiazines Strychnine poisoning Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Serotonin syndrome Trismus d/t Peritonsillar Abscess/Dental infection Stiff person syndrome Acute abdominal emergencies Dislocations, Mandible Encephalitis, Meningitis Hysteria Hypocalcemia Rabies Seizure disorder (partial or generalized) Spider Envenomations, Widow Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, ischemic (cephalic tetanus) Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSISw
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PRINCIPLE OF TREATMENT1. Neutralization of unbound toxin-HTIG/ATS2. Prevention of further toxin production-Wound debridement & antibiotics3. Antibiotics4. Control of spasm-Anticonvulsants, Sedatives, Muscle relaxants etc.5. Management of autonomic dysfunction-MGSO4, Betablockers etc.6. Supportive care-Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Thromboembolism prophylaxis ABC etc…
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PRINCIPLE OF TREATMENT Admit patients to the intensive care unit (ICU). Because of the risk of reflex spasms, maintain
a dark and quiet environment for the patient. Avoid unnecessary procedures and manipulations.
Attempting endotracheal intubation may induce severe reflex laryngospasm; prepare for emergency tracheostomy.
Seriously consider prophylactic tracheostomy in all patients with moderate-to-severe clinical manifestations. Intubation and ventilation are required in 67% of patients.
Tracheostomy has also been recommended after onset of the first generalized seizure.
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1. NEUTRALIZATION OF UNBOUND TOXIN• A single intramuscular dose of 3000-5000 units
(100U/kg-half in each buttocks) is generally recommended for children and adults, with part of the dose infiltrated around the wound if it can be identified.
• The WHO recommends TIG 500 units by IM/IV (depending on the available preparation) as soon as possible; in addition, administer age-appropriate TT-containing vaccine (Td, Tdap, DT, DPT, DTaP, or TT depending on age or allergies), 0.5 cc by intramuscular injection at separate site with HTIG.
• TIG can only help remove unbound tetanus toxin, but it cannot affect toxin bound to nerve endings.
• 250 U/vial available in our hospital, so 10 vial in each buttock is usual dose.
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2. PREVENTION OF FURTHER TOXIN PRODUCTION
• Debridement of Wound to remove organisms and to create an aerobic environment.
• The current recommendation is to excise at least 2 cm of normal viable-appearing tissue around the wound margins.
• Incise and drain abscesses.• Delay any wound manipulation until several
hours after administration of antitoxin due to risk of releasing tetanospasmin into the bloodstream.
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3. ANTIBIOTICS Theoretically, antibiotics may prevent
multiplication of C tetani, thus halting production of toxin. Penicillin G was the drug of choice initially but now Metronidazole is preffered drug.
Penicillin G aqueous : (10-12 MU IV in 2-4 divided doses- 2-4 MU IV every 4 to 6 hrs)
A 10- to 14-d course of treatment is recommended
Metronidazole: (5oomg 6 hrly or 1gm 12 hrly)
A 10- to 14-d course of treatment is recommended. Some consider this the DOC since penicillin G is also a GABA agonist, which may enhance effects of the toxin.
Doxycycline, Clindamycin and Erythromycin are alternative for penicillin allergic patients who can not tolerate metronidazole.
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4. Control of spasm - Nursing in quiet environment, avoid
unnecessary stimuli, Protecting the airway.- Drugs used to treat muscle spasm, rigidity,
and tetanic seizures include sedative-hypnotic agents, general anesthetics, centrally acting muscle relaxants, and neuromuscular blocking agents.
- Anticonvulsants- Sedative-hypnotic agents are the mainstays of tetanus
treatment. Benzodiazepines are the most effective primary agents for muscle spasm prevention and work by enhancing GABA inhibition.
Diazepam : Mainstay of treatment of tetanic spasms and tetanic
seizures. Depresses all levels of CNS, including limbic and reticular formation, possibly by increasing activity of GABA, a major inhibitory neurotransmitter.
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Diazepam reduces anxiety, produces sedation, and relaxes muscles. Lorazepam is an effective alternative. Large amounts of either may be required (up to 600 mg/d).
Diazepam or Midazolam can be used as 5-10mg iv/im every 1-4 hrly.
Midazolam can be given as an intravenous infusion (5 -15 mg/hr).
Phenobarbitone (up to 200 mg IV or PO/NG 12-hourly), and phenothiazines (usually chlorpromazine-25mg/ml, 100mg IM f/b 50-100mg 12hrly) may be added as an adjunctive sedative.
Propofol, dantrolene, intrathecal baclofen, succinylcholine & magnesium sulfate can be tried
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Skeletal muscle relaxants:
These agents can inhibit both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level, possibly by hyperpolarization of afferent terminals.
Muscle relaxation is indicated where sedation alone is inadequate. Vecuronium (0.1 mg/kg IV as needed) or atracurium (0.5 mg/kg IV) are appropriate.
Pancuronium may worsen autonomic instability by inhibiting catecholamine reuptake.
Prolonged usage of aminosteroid muscle relaxants has been associated with critical illness neuropathy and myopathy.
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BACLOFEN
Intrathecal (IT) baclofen, a centrally acting muscle relaxant, has been used experimentally to wean patients off the ventilator and to stop diazepam infusion. IT baclofen is more potent than PO baclofen.
May induce hyperpolarization of afferent terminals and inhibit both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level.
Entire dose of baclofen is administered as a bolus injection. Dose may be repeated after 12 h or more if spontaneous paroxysms return.
It can also be given as T. Baclofen 5mg tds, increase 5mg/day every 3 days,maximum dose 80mg
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DRIP RATE OF COMMON DRUGS Diazepam 1 Amp. = 2 ml = 10 mg ( 5 mg / ml ) 5Amp in 50cc (40+10) NS – 50mg/50ml = 1mg/ml Usually needed 5-10ml/hr (10ml/hr=240mg/hr),
may need even more than that. Ideally not given by continuous infusion because
of precipitation in IV fluids & absorption of drug into infusion bags & tubing. Usually 10-40mg every 1-8 hours needed.
Midazolam 1 vial = 5 ml = 5 mg ( 1 mg / ml) 10 vial = 50cc @ 5ml/hr (=5mg/hr) Usually 5-15mg/hr (5-15ml/hr) needed
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Atracurium 1 Amp. = 2.5 ml = 25 mg ( 10 mg / ml)
8Amp in 500cc NS/5%DW = 0.4mg/ml = 200mg 1 Amp (0.5mg/kg=25mg) IV stat f/b 5-10
µg/kg/min= 0.25-0.5 mg/min = 15-30 mg/hr = 37.5-75ml/hr
Maintainance dose : 11-13 µg/kg/min For infusion pump in 50cc, divide drip rate by 10.
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Vecuronium 1 Vial = 4 mg to be reconstituted with 2 ml of sterile water = (2 mg / ml)
5 vial in 50 cc NS/5%DW = 20mg = 0.4mg/ml 0.1mg/kg bolus = 5mg = 2.5 ml f/b 0.8 -1.7
µg/kg/min (1 µg/kg/min = 50µg/min = 3mg/hr = 7.5 ml/hr
Maintainance dose : 0.8 – 1.2 µg/kg/min
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METHOCARBAMOL (ROBINAX) May be used as adjunct but not much useful in
tetanus. Skeletal muscle relaxant 100mg/ml , 10ml/vial – total 1gm/vial Tablet : 500/750mg IV : 1-2gm direct IV injection (at 3ml/min =
300mg/min). Additional 1-2gm IV infusion for total dose of 3gm initially.May repeat 1-2 gm IV every 6 hourly untill can give TRT/PO. Injection should not be used for more than 3 consecutive days. Total oral daily dose upto 24gm may be neded.
Oral : 1.5-2.0 gm QID for 48-72 hrs, then decrease to 1 gm every 6 hr, <8gm/day
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5. MANAGEMENT OF AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTION:
Fluid loading is a useful in minimizing autonomic instability. Magnesium Sulphte: It is an effective adjunct in relaxation , sedation & controlling the autonomic disturbance in tetanus.
It is a pre-syneptic neuromuscular blocker, reduces catecholemine release from nerves & adrenal medulla; and reduces responciveness to released catechlemines.
A loading dose of 5gm should be given over 20 minutes, followed by intravenous infusion of 2gm/hr. the dose can be incresed by upto 0.5g/hr until spasms are relieved or the patellar reflex disappears.
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If infusion devices are unavailable , give 2.5gm i.v. every 2 hours , titrating the frequency of administration to spasms.
To avoid overdose, monitor patellar reflex as areflexia(absence of patellar reflex) occurs at the upper end of the therapeutic range (4mmol/L). If areflexia develops, dose should be decreased.
By antagonizing the calcium metabolism MgSO4 causes weakness & paralysis in overdose. Monitoring of serum magnesium level is important to prevent this: the normal serum magnesium level is 0.7- 1.0 mmol/l & acceptable therapeutic level is 2-3.5 mmol/l.
Another drugs: Labetalol Continuous infusion of esmolol Clonidine / verapamil Morphine
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6. SUPPORTIVE CARE:w
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PREVENTION
Tetanus is completely preventable by active tetanus immunization.
Immunization is thought to provide protection for 10 years.
Begins in infancy with the DTP series of shots. The DTP vaccine is a "3-in-1" vaccine that protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.
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1st dose - 6th week (DPT) 2nd dose - 10th week (DPT) 3rd dose - 14th week (DPT) 1st booster - 18th month (DPT) 2nd booster - 6th year (DT) 3rd booster - 10th year (TT)
ACTIVE IMMUNIZATION
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MONOVALENT VACCINES
Purified tetanus toxoid ( adsorbed ) supplanted the plain toxoid – higher & long lasting immunity response
Primary course of immunization – 3 doses
Each 0.5 ml , injected into arm given at intervals of 0,1,6 months
The longer the interval b/w two doses, better is the immune response
Booster doses : After 1 yr f/b Every 10 yrs
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Older teenagers and adults who have sustained injuries, especially puncture-type wounds, should receive booster immunization for tetanus if more than 10 years have passed since the last booster.
Recovered clinical tetanus does not produce immunity to further attacks because very small amount of tetanus toxin produced can not elicit strong protective immune response.Therefore, even after recovery patients must receive a full course of tetanus toxoid.
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POSTEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS: All wound receive surgical toilet
Wounds less then 6 hours other wounds
Old , clean, non-penetrating,
& with negligible tissue damage
immunity treatment immunity treatment
category category
A nothing more required A nothing more
required
B toxoid 1 dose B toxoid 1 dose
C toxoid 1 dose C toxoid 1 dose +
D toxoid complete course human tetanus Ig. D toxoid complete
course + human
tetanus Ig
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A - has had a complete course of toxoid or booster dose with in the past 5 year
B - has had a complete course of toxoid or booster dose more then 5 years ago & less then 10 years ago
C - has had a complete course of toxoid or a booster dose more then 10 year ago
D - has not had a complete course of toxoid or immunity status unknown
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PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION
Temp protection – human tetanus immunoglobulin /ATS
Human Tetanus Hyperimmunoglobulin : • 250-500 IU• Produces protective antibody level for atleast
4-6 weeks.• Does not cause serum sickness• Longer passive protection compared to horse
ATS( 30 days / 7 -10 days )
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PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION
ATS ( EQUINE ) :• 1500 IU s/c after sensitivity testing• 7 – 10 days• High risk of serum sickness• It stimulates formation of antibodies to it ,
hence a person who has once received ATS tends to rapidly eliminate subsequent doses.
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ACTIVE & PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION
In non immunized persons 1500 IU of ATS / 250-500 units of Human Ig in
one arm & 0.5 ml of adsorbed tetanus toxoid into other arm /gluteal region
6 wks later, 0.5 ml of tetanus toxoid 1 yr later , 0.5 ml of tetanus toxoid
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PREVENTION OF NEONATAL TETANUS Clean delivery practices 3 cleans : clean hands, clean delivery surface,
clean cord care Tetanus toxoid protects both mother & child Unimmunized pregnant women : 2 doses
tetanus toxoid (16th-36th week)• 1st dose as early as possible during pregnancy• 2nd dose – at least a month later / 3 wks before
delivery Immunized pregnant women : a booster is
sufficient No need of booster in every consecutive
pregnancy To newborn of unimmunized mother, 500U
HTIG within 6 hours of birth.
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REFERECES: Harrison’s PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE :
Eighteenth Edition Textbook of preventive & social medicine – Park –
19th Edition UpToDate (http://www.uptodate.com) eMedicine (http://www.emedicine.com) Current recommendations for treatment of
tetanus during humanitarian emergencies : WHO Technical Note
World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists - WFSA
CDC Article - Tetanus
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