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diazepam and Lock Jaw

diazepam has been researched along with Lock Jaw in 7 studies

Diazepam: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
diazepam : A 1,4-benzodiazepinone that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one substituted by a chloro group at position 7, a methyl group at position 1 and a phenyl group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"On examination he was noted to have trismus, generalised muscle spasms, diaphoresis and emotional lability and he was diagnosed with generalised tetanus."1.36Generalised tetanus in an unvaccinated adult. ( Cavanagh, S; Fleming, C; Muldoon, EG, 2010)
"Tetanus is an infectious disease affecting the neuromuscular system."1.27Dysphagia as the presenting symptom of tetanus. ( Karmody, CS; Wang, L, 1985)
"We conclulde that the facial paralysis was probably secondary to peripheral nerve dysfunction and the continuous muscle potentials represented enhanced activity of the nucleus."1.25Electrophysiological investigations of cephalic tetanus. ( Daroff, RB; Garcia-Mullin, R, 1973)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (71.43)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Carter, C1
Viveash, S1
Muldoon, EG1
Cavanagh, S1
Fleming, C1
Wang, L1
Karmody, CS1
Innes, RK1
Afonja, AO1
Jaiyeola, BO1
Tunwashe, OL1
Garcia-Mullin, R1
Daroff, RB1
Weinberg, S1
Ross, AS1
Van de Mark, TB1
Natkin, BB1
Andrews, AG1

Other Studies

7 other studies available for diazepam and Lock Jaw

ArticleYear
Nursing a critically ill tetanus patient in an intensive care unit in Zambia.
    British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing), 2017, May-11, Volume: 26, Issue:9

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Infective Agents; Anticonvulsants; Back Pain; Critical Care Nursing; Critic

2017
Generalised tetanus in an unvaccinated adult.
    Irish journal of medical science, 2010, Volume: 179, Issue:1

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Clostridium tetani; Diazepam; Humans; Magnesium

2010
Dysphagia as the presenting symptom of tetanus.
    Archives of otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1985, Volume: 111, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Deglutition Disorders; Diazepam; Humans; Intubation, Gastrointestinal; Male; Respiratory Sound

1985
An unusual case of tetanus.
    Acta chirurgica Scandinavica, 1971, Volume: 137, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Ankle; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Diazepam; Female; Fractures, Bone; Globul

1971
Tetanus in Lagos: a review of 228 adult Nigerian patients.
    The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1973, Volume: 76, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amobarbital; Child; Chlorpromazine; Diazepam; Female; Humans; Male; Middle

1973
Electrophysiological investigations of cephalic tetanus.
    Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 1973, Volume: 36, Issue:2

    Topics: Action Potentials; Diazepam; Electromyography; Facial Injuries; Facial Muscles; Facial Nerve; Facial

1973
Hysterical trismus. Report of a case.
    Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1970, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Diazepam; Humans; Hysteria; Male; Trismus

1970