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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A wound from rust, soil, manure, or deep puncture needs tetanus protection assessment — tetanus is preventable with vaccination.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deep puncture, crush injury, or wound contaminated with dirt or rust.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person not vaccinated in last 10 years or unknown status.
Scene hazards: Tetanus spores in soil, Delayed care
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Irrigate wound under running water several minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Control bleeding with direct pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover with clean bandage.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Go to clinic — booster or immunoglobulin may be needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clinic same day for tetanus prophylaxis after dirty wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if jaw stiffness or breathing difficulty — possible tetanus.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital gives tetanus immunoglobulin for high-risk unvaccinated wounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Complete primary vaccination series if never immunized.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT seal dirty puncture with home remedies without washing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait weeks for tetanus symptoms before seeking care.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rust causes tetanus — only rusty nails matter
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Soil and manure carry spores — any dirty deep wound is a risk regardless of visible rust.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Skipping clinic visit because wound looked clean.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tetanus bacteria live in soil and rust — enter through breaks in skin.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Illness causes painful muscle spasms and can be fatal without treatment.