Author/Editor		Levstek, P
Title		Tetanus, zaščita proti obolenju ob poškodbi in delo medicinske sestre
Translated title		Nurse's role in antitetanus prophylaxis after injury
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja. Zbornik 2. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 1995 jun 21-24; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 288-91
Language		slo
Abstract		Tetanus is a serious illness, caused by Clostridium tetanus. The causative bacilllus is widely distributed in soil and in the feces of animals and humans. The risk of infection is very high. The incubation period ranges from three to 21 days. A short incubation period indicates severe disease. Tetanus can be prevented by active immunisation of the entire population. Active immunity may be conferred by a combined vaccine, given to infants in their third month of live, or with tetanus toxoid, administered to nonimmunised trauma victims. Passive prophylaxis with tetanus antiserum must be given to all injured patients who have not been vaccinated against tetanus, if the immunisation has been incomplete, or when more than ten years have elapsed since the last toxoid doese. Important aspects of trauma care include local care of the wound, tetanus prophylaxis, informing the patient about possible complications of immunisation and maintenance of accurate records.
Descriptors		TETANUS VACCINATION TETANUS ANTITOXIN TETANUS TOXOID