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Treatment of Gangrene during Civil War?
Amputation.
How long did amputation take in the civil war?
5HRS
What was the most common treatment for wounds in he civil war?
Amputation
What was in an amputation kit during the Civil War?
I know one thing was penacilin
What was the most common operation preformed by surgeons during the civil war?
Amputation
The deadly medicine in the English Civil War?
Amputation was the deadly medicine in the English Civil War. Infection would often sit in and kill the soldier after losing a limb.
What was the most common surgery in the civil war?
The most common surgery was that of amputation of either an arm or leg . This was done without the benefit of anesthesia or antibiotics . Gangrene often developed resulting in the slow agonizing death of the patient .
What risk did a soldier face if he survived being wounded in the civil war battle?
limb(s) amputation and/or death from infection
What were some of the medical practices in the civil war?
* amputation * bone resections * arterie binding * permanetly fixing fractures * major and minor operations
How successful was amputation in the 19th century?
Amputation in the 19th century was a common surgical procedure, particularly during the American Civil War, where it was often performed to treat traumatic injuries and prevent infection. While it saved many lives by removing damaged limbs, the success rate varied significantly due to limited surgical techniques, anesthesia, and understanding of infection control. Post-operative complications, such as gangrene and sepsis, were prevalent, leading to high mortality rates. Overall, while amputation was a necessary intervention, its success was constrained by the medical knowledge and technology of the time.
What were amputation knives used for in the civil war?
To cut off limbs that had been too damaged to repair or limbs that had gangrene, in order to save the persons life.
Who was the people in the Civil War?
The were many people in the civil war.
