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Shrapnel wounds (generally during war time) comes in various forms: * Shrapnel is extremely sharp and it's caused by a bomb or grenade (booby traps). The thrust can sever a head or limbs. * Shrapnel can embed itself into a human body destroying organs, or, if the poor soldier is lucky enough it can be removed. * Shrapnel causes paralysis in the less fortunate (severs the spinal column.) * Shrapnel can also enter the gut area and cause severe damage laying the person's stomach wide open. * Shrapnel can enter the body at any angle and can be in extremely small pieces which is difficult for the surgeon to remove.
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What was a shrapnel and why were they dangerouse?
No, it is keratin. Keratin.
What is a name for bomb fragments?
Shrapnel.
What was Hitler injured by in the First World War?
Yes. He was once wounded in the thigh by shrapnel and once temporarily blinded by poison gas. He later received the Iron Cross 1st Class and 2nd Class and a wound badge for his service.Although Hitler was not a Prussian [he was Austrian], he was a decorated warrior who earned his 6 medals in WW1 - they were not just given to him. Hitler was a Corporal, and it was very rare for someone who was not an Officer to receive the Iron Cross First Class. [Interestingly, this Iron Cross was awarded on the recommendation of his officer who just happened to be jewish!] .
What year was shrapnel invented?
Preety sure shrapnel was invented when someone went, hey see those guys over there, I really want them to blow up, but there really far away, thus the grenade was born.
Hissing sounds from a chest wound indicates what?
An Open Chest Wound (Sucking Chest Wound)
How to treat a shrapnel wound?
get the shrapnel out- then cure like an ordinary gunshot wound
What is consistent with thermal effects 1 shrapnel wound 2 superficial burn 3 head wound 4 broken arm?
2
If you have determined that your Buddy does not have an open chest wound but you do have to deal with the piece of shrapnel protruding from his abdomen To treat his injury you?
call 911 SABC: Do not remove the shrapnel. instead you immobilize the shrapnel and pack dressing around the impaled object. then you would use a bandage to hold the dressing in place
What are four chracteristics of sodium?
what are four chracteristics of sodium
A piece of shrapnel is sticking out of his abdomen and a small hole is in his chest what would not be a sign of an open chest wound?
Greenish tint to the lips and fingertips.
What is shrapnel and why might it be dangerous?
shrapnel is a piece of metal. for example when a bomb explodes it creates shrapnel
What is the birth name of Tom Shrapnel?
Tom Shrapnel's birth name is Thomas Heydon Shrapnel.
What is the birth name of Joe Shrapnel?
Joe Shrapnel's birth name is Joe Sebastian Shrapnel.
What is the birth name of Lex Shrapnel?
Lex Shrapnel's birth name is Alexander Carey Shrapnel.
How do you use shrapnel in a sentence?
Over a dozen Marines were wounded on Saturday when they were struck by shrapnel from an IED. The word shrapnel is a noun.
What are the chracteristics of living thing?
moving
Where did the word shrapnel come from?
The word 'shrapnel' is named after Henry Shrapnel the Englishman who invented it back in the 1700's.
