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Surgery was fairly advanced at the time. For instance, intestines shredded by a bullet could be successfully repaired. The problems that existed were many. Sheer numbers of wounded forced doctors to give only basic care, meaning wholesale amputations, quick cauterizations, and basic bandaging was done to anyone but high ranking officers. After basic treatment by surgeons it fell to care given by nurses, other soldiers, and civilians to try to help the wounded survive.
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What was the use of Xanthorrhiza during the US Civil War?
It was used as a medicine in the Civil War. It treated infections from wounds. No antibiotics were available then!
Great causes of death during the civil war?
From battle wounds, of course. But over 60% died from disease or infection caused by the wounds received
What was the leading cause of deaths for soldiers during the Civil War?
Diseases- that include infectous diseases and diseases that result from battle wounds.
Who is the number one killer in the civil war?
infections from battle wounds
What killed most of the soldiers during the American Civil War?
Of the approximately 620,000 deaths during the American Civil War, only about 210,000 were the result of battle wounds. The remaining deaths were due to disease, starvation, abuse and other non-battle causes.
What kind of injures did civil solders have during the civil war?
Bullet wounds, which could get infected.
How many Americans were killed in Battle in the Civil War?
Of the estimated 618,000 military deaths, only about 205,000 resulted from battle wounds.
How were slaves in the south treated during the civil war?
they were treated bad
Was the battle of bullrun the deadliest battle during the civil?
No, the deadliest battle of the Civil War was that of Gettysburg.
How was sugar water used to treat wounds during the civil war?
It was used to treat wounds. Sugar kills bacteria in wounds and has no adverse side affects.
How was sphagnum moss was used during the civil war?
Sphagnum moss was used as a bandage during the Civil War to wrap around gun wounds.
How many people were killed in US Civil War?
About 600,000.Answerabout 680,000 soilders civilians and slaves where killed during the bloody civil war Military death estimates are between 618,000 and 700,000 due to battle wounds and disease, etc.
