Guidance
Tetanus: advice for health professionals
Guidance on the management of suspected tetanus cases and on the assessment and management of tetanus-prone wounds.
Applies to England
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This document provides recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of tetanus, including:
- the use of immunoglobulins for the treatment of clinical tetanus
- the management of tetanus prone wounds
- laboratory testing
- guidance for classifying tetanus-prone injuries
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Published 16 March 2013
Last updated 15 March 2024
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Updated table 5.
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Updated guidance.
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Added updated guidance - see page 5 for revision summary.
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Published revised 'tetanus: guidance for healthcare professionals'.
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First published.