Tetanus surgery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes wound debridement and possibly tracheostomy. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned. In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early tracheostomy is preferred as endotracheal tubes can provoke laryngeal spasm and exacerbate airway compromise.
Surgery
Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes wound debridement and possibly tracheostomy. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned. In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early tracheostomy is preferred as endotracheal tubes can provoke laryngeal spasm and exacerbate airway compromise.