Tetanus remains an important cause of death worldwide and is associated with a high mortality, particularly in the developing world. With modern intensive care management, death from acute respiratory failure should be prevented, but cardiovascular complications as a result of autonomic instability and other causes of death remain. In this article, the pathophysiology, clinical features, and current management of tetanus are reviewed.Tetanus – A Review - December 1, 2004
This articles describes the features of primary transport (from the incident site to a medical facility and secondary transport (inter-hospital – the patient is moved between two hospitals, usually for an increased level of medical care not available locally). Intrahospital transport describes movement of patients within the hospital or its campus for investigations or treatment not available at the ward or intensive care location (e.g. CT scan).Transportation of the Critically Ill and Injured Patient - June 1, 2004