Tetanus Antitoxin Intradermal Test (TAT)

Intradermal testing is required prior to injection of tetanus antitoxin to prevent allergic reactions during injection. Precautions before the examination: Very few patients can develop anaphylactic shock during skin test, usually starting within a few seconds to 5 minutes after the injection, first itchy skin, numbness of the limbs, followed by shortness of breath, chest tightness, cyanosis, rapid heartbeat, fine pulse, Blood pressure drops, a lot of sweating, etc., if not rescued in time, can lead to patient death. Therefore, you should be prepared for rescue, such as standing adrenaline hydrochloride, hydrocortisone, central stimulants and anti-allergic drugs. Basic Information Specialist classification: skin examination classification: immune examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal. Positive: Within 15 to 30 minutes after the positive injection, local skin appears redness (hard swelling greater than 1cm); or skin rash, itching, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, laryngeal edema, nausea, dizziness, palpitations and even blood pressure, severe irritability Uneasy, pale, sweaty, confused, cyanotic, difficulty breathing, and even horrified death. Tips: You should follow the doctor before the skin test. Normal value negative. Clinical significance Within 15 to 30 minutes after the positive injection, local skin appears redness (hard swelling greater than 1cm); or skin rash, itching, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, laryngeal edema, nausea, dizziness, palpitations and even blood pressure, severe irritability Uneasy, pale, sweaty, confused, cyanotic, difficulty breathing, and even horrified death. Positive results may be diseases: dermatitis considerations Precautions before the examination: Very few patients can develop anaphylactic shock during skin test, usually starting within a few seconds to 5 minutes after the injection, first itchy skin, numbness of the limbs, followed by shortness of breath, chest tightness, cyanosis, rapid heartbeat, fine pulse, Blood pressure drops, a lot of sweating, etc., if not rescued in time, can lead to patient death. Therefore, you should be prepared for rescue, such as standing adrenaline hydrochloride, hydrocortisone, central stimulants and anti-allergic drugs. Therefore, you should follow the doctor before the skin test. Inspection process Inspection method: intradermal test. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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