Neonatal tetanus in eastern Uganda: improved outcome following the implementation of a neonatal tetanus protocol
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Date
2020
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Tropical Doctor
Abstract
Neonatal tetanus remains a significant, yet avoidable, cause of neonatal death. Despite the 34,000 deaths that occur
globally from neonatal tetanus every year, there has been little research into the management of neonatal tetanus.
Until worldwide elimination of neonatal tetanus is achieved, the case management of this devastating illness needs to be
improved. We describe an improved outcome of neonatal tetanus following the introduction of a neonatal tetanus
protocol including diazepam, magnesium sulphate, bubbl
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Keywords
Neonatal tetanus, Developing countries, Newborn
Citation
Burgoine, K., Egiru, E., Ikiror, J., Acom, L., Akol, S., & Olupot-Olupot, P. (2020). Neonatal tetanus in eastern Uganda: improved outcome following the implementation of a neonatal tetanus protocol. Tropical Doctor, 50(1), 57-62. DOI: 10.1177/0049475519872860