According to this grading classification, patients with moderate to severe tetanus normally require sedation and potentially neuromuscular blockade. Utilizing standard therapy for muscle spasms ...

The tetanus shot is such a vaccine. Tetanus is a disease caused by toxins created by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The vaccine conditions the body's immune system to eliminate these toxins.

Objective: To describe the use of intravenous magnesium sulfate for the control of muscle spasms and severe generalized rigidity in a child with moderate to severe tetanus without the need for ...