A 34-year-old with a dirty puncture wound and unknown tetanus vaccination history presents 10 hours after injury. What is the correct prophylaxis?...

Question

A 34-year-old with a dirty puncture wound and unknown tetanus vaccination history presents 10 hours after injury. What is the correct prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Tdap/Td vaccine and 250 units of TIG IM now

Answer

TIG only

Answer

Tdap only now, no TIG

Answer

No prophylaxis needed within 24 hours

Answer

Antibiotics for tetanus prevention without vaccination

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Tetanus Prophylaxis