DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2024.v12i05.027

Pages: 682-683

Tetanus remains a significant concern in patients with burns due to the potential contamination of wounds with Clostridium tetani spores. Prompt and appropriate management in the emergency department (ED) is vital to prevent tetanus-related complications. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current clinical guidelines for the management of tetanus in burns in the ED setting, emphasizing tetanus vaccination, wound management, tetanus immune globulin (TIG) administration, antibiotic prophylaxis, and monitoring strategies.