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==Overview==
==Overview==
Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes wound debridement and possibly tracheostomy. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned.  In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early tracheostomy is preferred as endotracheal tubes can provoke laryngeal spasm and exacerbate airway compromise.
Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes [[Debridement|wound debridement]] and possibly [[tracheostomy]]. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned.  In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early [[tracheostomy]] is preferred as [[Tracheotomy|endotracheal tubes]] can provoke [[laryngeal spasm]] and exacerbate airway compromise.


==Surgery==
==Surgery==
The only surgical intervention required for the management of tetanus is wound debridement. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned.
Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes [[Debridement|wound debridement]] and possibly [[tracheostomy]]. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned.  In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early [[tracheostomy]] is preferred as [[Tracheotomy|endotracheal tubes]] can provoke [[laryngeal spasm]] and exacerbate airway compromise.


==References==
==References==
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Overview

Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes wound debridement and possibly tracheostomy. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned. In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early tracheostomy is preferred as endotracheal tubes can provoke laryngeal spasm and exacerbate airway compromise.

Surgery

Surgical intervention for the management of tetanus includes wound debridement and possibly tracheostomy. The contaminated wound must always be cleaned. In cases of impending or progressing respiratory failure, early tracheostomy is preferred as endotracheal tubes can provoke laryngeal spasm and exacerbate airway compromise.

References