Necessary to administer booster doses to maintain tetanus immunity throughout life. Pregnant patients should receive only tetanus toxoid, not a diphtheria antigen-containing product. In children and adults, may administer into deltoid or midlateral thigh muscles. In infants, preferred site of administration is the mid thigh laterally. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.
Outpatient care is identical to care for other thermal burns.
A physician experienced in burn management usually should provide follow-up care for patients. Treatment may include dressings, topical antibiotics, analgesia, and grafting. Failure to investigate underlying conditions or drug allergies. Failure to administer tetanus prophylaxis as needed. Failure to perform adequate fluid resuscitation.