Tetanus Prevention

Does the patient have a Tetanus Prone Wound?

Yes                        No

A Tetanus Prone Wound is:

• Any wound or burn sustained more than six hours before surgical treatment of the wound or burn.
• Any wound or burn at any interval after injury that shows one or more of the following characteristics:
  • A significant degree of devitalised tissue
  • Puncture-type wound
  • Contact with soil or manure likely to harbour tetanus organisms
  • Clinical evidence of sepsis

The Full Information Sheet "Tetanus Prevention" is available here.

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Page last edited: 20/04/2007

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