Patient's question:
A woman gave birth to her baby while on the way to the hospital in the car, and she used nail clippers to cut the umbilical cord. Now she needs to receive tetanus immune globulin, and it is still within 24 hours.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition:Your condition is considered to be the prevention of neonatal tetanus, and the dosage is unknown.
Suggestions:
It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an injection of tetanus antitoxin serum TAT (10,000-20,000 IU) via intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion. For umbilical injection, 3,000 IU should be used, and a skin test must be performed before administration. Alternatively, you can receive tetanus immune globulin TIG (500 IU) via intramuscular injection. TIG has a high blood concentration, a long half-life of up to 30 days, and does not cause allergic reactions, but it is relatively expensive.