Tetanus Complications

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• Laryngospasms• Fractures• Hypertension• Nosocomial infections• Pulmonary embolism• Aspiration pneumonia• Death

COMPLICATIONS

RISUS SARDONICUS

A wry mask like grin caused by spasm of the facial muscles

OPISTHOTONOS

Spasm of the muscles causing backward arching of the head, neck, and spine

TRISMUS / LOCK JAW