INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Tetanus Toxoid booster after injuries 4 Nov 20211 Nov 2021 History of last tetanus toxoid booster or DPT vaccine should be asked for and wound assessment should be done to ascertain if its a minor or major and if its a…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Antibiotic prophylaxis in Injury 31 Oct 20211 Nov 2021 Routine usage of antibiotics for cuts & lacerations is not needed. Wash the wound with soap & water. However consider the use of antibiotics in the following situations Wounds in close proximity to a bone or joint (including prosthetic joints)Wounds in areas of underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise (including vascular grafts)Wounds in immunocompromised hosts (including diabetes)Deep puncture wounds or laceration &…
CENTRE FOR CHILD HEALTH, BLKMAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL 