Tetanus Prophylaxis (Wound Management) — free guideline decision tool
This tool judges the need for tetanus vaccine and immune globulin (TIG) by wound type and immunization history.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Tetanus Prophylaxis (Wound Management) do?
Use during wound care to decide vaccine and TIG, accounting for contaminated wounds and immunocompromise.
How is the result calculated?
Clean minor wound → vaccine only if history unknown/incomplete or > 10 yr; never TIG. Contaminated/larger wound → vaccine + TIG if history unknown/incomplete, vaccine booster if > 5 yr. HIV/severe immunodeficiency + dirty wound → TIG regardless.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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This tool judges the need for tetanus vaccine and immune globulin (TIG) by wound type and immunization history.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.