Do you need a tetanus shot if you are cut by glass?

Glass is very sharp when broken and can cause cuts if you are not careful. Glass can be found everywhere in our daily life. Our windows are made of glass, mirrors are made of glass, and many water cups are also made of glass. In many cases, cuts from glass are inevitable, and some people worry about whether they need a tetanus shot. So, do you need a tetanus shot if you are cut by glass? Let’s take a look below.

If the wound is deep, it is recommended to get a tetanus shot just in case.

First, rinse the wound fragments with tap water. If large fragments pierce the head or chest, go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Second, use tweezers to remove small fragments and then disinfect them. If the small fragments are shallow, you can use tweezers to remove them one by one. Once the glass fragments are completely removed, rinse with tap water and then disinfect.

Third, you can also use disinfectant to remove small fragments and then rinse the wound. If the wound is covered with small fragments, you can use disinfectant to make them float, and then rinse off the floating glass fragments with tap water.

Fourth, bandage. After disinfection, apply a bandage. Be careful not to apply ointment to the wound at this time.

In addition, once you are stabbed by glass, please remember not to wipe the fragments directly with your hands, especially when the fragments are stuck to your clothes, you will be stabbed by the glass fragments if you wipe them directly with your hands. When the wound on the palm is very deep, the glass fragments may break the tendon, so try to gently bend your fingers to find out whether the tendon is broken. If the tendon is broken, please go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Tetanus caused by glass fragments

"Tetanus is caused by infection with Clostridium tetani, and the incubation period ranges from several days to several months." The professor introduced that the exotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani can cause nervous system poisoning, resulting in symptoms such as irritability, clenched jaws, etc., and the mortality rate is as high as 10% to 40%. It is reminded that those with open wounds must undergo thorough cleaning early and inject tetanus antitoxin in time. 42 Tai Chi exercises enhance your immunity and make you less likely to get sick!