A person has received complete immunization against tetanus 10 years ago. Now he presents with a clean wound without any lacerations from an injury sustained 2.5 hours ago. He should now be given ?
. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Single dose of tetanus toxoid Prevention of tetanus after injury . All wounds must be thoroughly cleaned soon after injury - removal of foreign bodies, soil dust, necrotic tissue. This procedure will abolish anaerobic conditions which our germination of tetanus spore. Fuher managment will depend on the immune status, type of wound, and duration of wound :
Full course of tetanus toxoid
Single dose of tetanus toxoid
Human tet globulin
Human tet globulin and single dose of toxoid