Patient's question:
My baby actually got tetanus. I'm so scared. The baby is my lifeline. I don't even know what to do. Could you please tell me what the nursing care for neonatal tetanus should be like?Doctor's answer:
Nursing Care for Neonatal Tetanus:1. During feeding, the infant should be picked up and positioned in a semi-upright position. Observe their complexion, breathing, and swallowing. After feeding, the infant should be held for a while, then positioned on their right side. Observe for 10–15 minutes to prevent choking and vomiting. The amount and frequency of milk can be gradually increased until they return to normal.
2. Additionally, give the child a warm bath every day and massage the spastic muscles with your hands. This not only keeps the skin clean and dry, making the child feel comfortable, but also reduces the excitability of the nervous system and spastic episodes. At the same time, holding the child more often and touching their skin frequently can satisfy their "skin hunger" and promote physical and mental recovery.