#Tetanus Learn about when to get a Tetanus Shot and find out if you can get tetanus from a scratch Wounds are categorised into 1️⃣ Less than 6 hours old, Clean, Non penetrating or Negligible Tissue injury 2️⃣ All other Wounds According to the patients immunisation history, Tetanus Toxoid are given as shown in the video. The range of injuries and accidents which may lead to tetanus ▶️ Trivial Pin Prick ▶️ Skin abrasion ▶️ Puncture wounds ▶️ Burns ▶️ Human bites ▶️ Animal bites and stings ▶️ Unsterile surgery ▶️ Intrauterine death ▶️ Bowel surgery ▶️ Dental extractions ▶️ Injections ▶️ Unsterile division of umbilical cord, ▶️ Compound fractures ▶️ Otitis media ▶️ Chronic skin ulcers ▶️ Eye infections ▶️ Gangrenous Limbs. Incubation period is usually 6 to 10 days but it could be as short as 1 day and could be as long as several months. ↘️ Tetanus is a disease caused by exotoxin Tetanospasmin secreted by Bacterium Clostridium Tetani. In absence of high quality treatment, Death rate tends to be very high, varying from 40 to 80 per cent. Spores of Clostridium tetani are very resistant and survive in extremes of temperatures for long duration, since elimination is not possible, countries have tetanus vaccine included in National immunisation schedules. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/causes-transmission.html Watch our Other videos on Why SpO2 levels Drop ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Pzb... Kidney Stones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7bkZ... PCOD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN4o0... High BP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpZqW... Piles, Fissures and Fistulas https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Everything about PULSE OXIMETER https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Stay Connected : Website: https://irastoworldhealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjimmydouglas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjimmydo... Disclaimer : ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional **