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Post-neonatal tetanus: issues in intensive care management.

S Singhi1, V Jain, C Subramanian

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh-160012, India. drsinghi@glide.netin

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 8, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Tetanus, a preventable neurological disease, causes severe muscle spasms and autonomic dysfunction. Intensive care focuses on managing complications and suggests high-dose diazepam and vecuronium for spasms, with propranolol for autonomic issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Intensive Care Medicine

Background:

  • Tetanus is an acute, preventable neurological disease causing muscle rigidity, spasms, and autonomic dysfunction.
  • Despite preventability, tetanus causes significant morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries.
  • Intensive care management is complex, facing challenges like ventilator-associated pneumonia and nosocomial sepsis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, clinical features, and management controversies of severe tetanus.
  • To suggest a management protocol based on the authors' experience in specific circumstances.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of tetanus pathophysiology, clinical features, and treatment protocols.
  • Clinical experience-based recommendations for managing severe tetanus manifestations.

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Main Results:

  • Severe tetanus necessitates respiratory and hemodynamic support.
  • Management challenges include controlling spasms and autonomic dysfunction.
  • High-dose diazepam and vecuronium are suggested for spasm control.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection and management of autonomic dysfunction with propranolol are crucial.
  • Mechanical ventilation may be required for severe spasms.
  • A consensus on optimal severe tetanus management is still emerging.