How to detect neonatal tetanus?

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I have a very good friend who has just given birth to a baby. But within two days, I found that the baby was very irritable and crying. I had convulsions all over my body from time to time, and I couldn't nurse. Later, after examination, I found out that the baby had neonatal tetanus. For this reason, my friend and I were very upset and worried, so we consulted the doctor. Let's take a look at the following.

How to detect neonatal tetanus?

First: the doctor told us that the baby must be kept in hospital for observation now, because tetanus, once handled improperly, will easily kill the baby. The doctor asked us to take care of the baby more, keep him in a quiet and light-free environment, and try to reduce irritation and avoid convulsions.

Second: often use 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean the baby's navel, and then apply iodine and alcohol.

Third: during the period of convulsion, you can't feed your baby. During this period, you can only provide nutrition and amino acids through infusion. If the symptoms are relieved, you can feed your baby with a gastric tube.

matters needing attention

For those who have been immunized with the mixed preparation containing tetanus toxoid in the whole course, one injection of this product can be given every 10 years.