tetanus complications
DESCRIPTION
tetanus complicationsTRANSCRIPT
• Laryngospasms• Fractures• Hypertension• Nosocomial infections• Pulmonary embolism• Aspiration pneumonia• Death
COMPLICATIONS
RISUS SARDONICUS
A wry mask like grin caused by spasm of the facial muscles
OPISTHOTONOS
Spasm of the muscles causing backward arching of the head, neck, and spine
TRISMUS / LOCK JAW