title: Newer concepts in the management of tetanus.
abstract: The problem of tetanus in California is reemphasized. The addition of new drugs holds promise that the mortality and morbidity in pediatric tetanus will be reduced. Illustrative cases are presented to emphasize this changing concept. Diagnosis and treatment are outlined. Meprobamate is incorporated in the three-phase treatment plan discussed.Further evaluation of this drug is essential with emphasis on establishment of pediatric dosage schedules and to further confirm reliability.
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008620:Meprobamate; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013742:Tetanus / Q000628:therapy*; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid
chemical_list: D013745:Tetanus Toxoid; D008620:Meprobamate
keywords: TETANUS/therapy