Patient's question:
My baby actually got tetanus, I'm so scared, my baby is my lifeblood, I don't even know what to do, please tell me what the nursing care for neonatal tetanus should be like?Doctor's answer:
Nursing Care for Neonatal Tetanus:1. When feeding, the infant should be picked up and brought to a sloped position to observe their complexion, breathing, and swallowing. After feeding, the infant should be held for a while, then moved to the right side position, and observed 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 hot bath every day. Massaging the spastic muscles with your hands not only keeps the skin clean and dry, making the child feel comfortable, but also reduces the excitability of the nervous system and spastic attacks. At the same time, holding the child more often and touching their skin frequently can satisfy their "skin hunger" and promote their physical and mental recovery.