Abstract
The assessment of modifications in the tetanus treatment, which included using metronidazol and midazolam instead penicillin and diazepam, was presented. According to our own observations and previous investigations, mentioned above changes in the tetanus therapy improve survival rate, reduce psychiatric disturbances and shorten hospitalisation time.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Diazepam / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Humans
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Length of Stay
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Male
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Mental Disorders / complications
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Mental Disorders / prevention & control*
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Metronidazole / therapeutic use*
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Midazolam / therapeutic use*
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Middle Aged
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Survival Rate
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Tetanus / complications
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Tetanus / drug therapy*
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Tetanus / mortality
Substances
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Penicillins
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Metronidazole
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Diazepam
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Midazolam