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Topic 11 - Tetanus Simulation Flashcards

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Two types of tetanus

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Physiologic: when holding something
Pathologic: spastic involuntary spasms

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Summation

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Barely a relaxation moment between two contractions

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Incomplete Tetanus

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Split second of relaxation between two contractions

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Complete Tetanus

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No relaxation between two contractions

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How does tetanus happen?

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Initial AP causes influx of Calcium

Second AP is reached during high concentration of Calcium causing a contraction

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