Glass lacerations, tetanus shots?

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2025-05-23 04:15:44 Views: 35 times

A tetanus vaccine is required for a cut on the hand caused by glass, because tetanus bacillus and spores are found everywhere in nature. Not only rusty nails, but also tetanus bacillus can be found on glass, so a tetanus vaccine is required after the hand is cut by glass. First, debridement is performed and the wound is repeatedly rinsed with hydrogen peroxide to kill tetanus bacillus, including spores, that may be present inside the wound. After debridement, disinfect the wound with iodophor and suture the wound again, but it is best not to sew too tightly. If there is exudate inside the wound, it can be drained through the skin surface. At the same time, carefully check the wound for broken glass. If there is glass residue, remove it completely.

Glass lacerations, tetanus shots?



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