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Can you wait 2 days after injury to get a tetanus shot?
I would not do that. I would get it ASAP!
Why do horses need a tetanus shot after injury?
Horses need a booster shot for Tetanus because the bacteria could have gotten into the wound and cause and infection which would be fatal to the horse.
Dose of anti tetanus serum?
Tetox is part of a number of vaccines given to babies. It is repeated every 10 years. If there was an injury which may be tetanus prone (a dirty wound, or a puncture wound) and it had been 5 years since your last shot, It is likely you would be given another to ensure you were covered against tetanus.
Can my child injury his feet running barefoot?
I agree that there could be a risk of injury especially with bare feet. I believe the most likely incident would be to step on something such as broken glass or a rusty nail. This can cause extreme pain and in the case of a rusty nail you would also have to have a tetanus shot.
What are the signs when cut by a rusty nail?
Unless you see the object that caused the injury, a person would not know if it was a nail, rusty nail, or some other object. That is why tetanus shots are given.
What did Henry VIII to people?
The common form of execution in the 16th century was beheading. The victim would place his or her head on a block and an executioner would take a large axe and decapitate the victim.
With a injury involving bleeding you may need to give what to the victim after one hour?
It would depend on what bacteria is infecting the wound. Usually a tetnus shot is given within 24 hours of an injury involving bleeding.
Interruptions in chest compressions would be limited to how many seconds?
best method of opening the airway of an unresponsive victim when you do not suspect cervical spine injury
Do you need to have a tetanus shot on the same day as your injury?
It is not absolutely necessary, but the sooner the better (I would not wait more than 2 days though). The reason for this is that the virus does not spread extremely rapidly, but the area of the injury can become infected within the first hour or so after cut or punctured.
First aid for suspected brain injury includes placing a pillow or similar substitute under victim's shoulders and head?
NO!!!! That would mean you are manipulating the spine. If you suspect a brain injury, then you need to suspect trauma to the spinal cord as well.
Why did the management of shock change to do not elevate the legs?
Elevating the legs of a shock victim is still part of the current way of managing the condition. The only circumstances that you should not elevate legs would be an unsplinted broken leg, a head injury, or an abdominal injury.
What is the most common cause of a wrist injury?
The most common cause of a wrist injury is falling onto an outstretched hand, which can result in a sprain, strain, or fracture of the wrist. Other common causes include sports-related injuries, car accidents, and repetitive strain from activities like typing or playing an instrument.
