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The word that describes a minor wound that could get soldiers sent home is "malingering." However, a more specific term often used in military contexts is "wound," particularly one that is not severe enough to keep a soldier from being sent back to their home country. Such wounds might be referred to as "non-battle injuries" or "light wounds."
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Signs of a open chest wound?
Umm, well if it was an open chest wound..there would be an obvious HOLE/CUT in your chest. you would be able to see it.
Why did more soldiers survive wounds in the second world war then before?
Technological advancements were huge in that 24 year gap. And now that vehicular transport was in the equation, soldiers were evacuated much quicker after suffering a wound.
Why was the invention of penicillin so important in the context of World War 2?
Penicillin helped fight the infections of the wounds of the soldiers, In the British Army it was normal for it to take up to fourteen hours, this period of time would allow a wound to intensify. With the use of a penicillin dressing, the chance of a wound getting infected was vastly reduced and survival chances greatly increased. It It contributed to 95% recovery rate for wounded Allied soldiers. - KR.
What are the signs and symptoms of a chest wound?
An open chest wound would present with frothy blood at site of the injury, difficulty breathing (lung collapse), gurgling sound when breathing
Hissing sounds from a chest wound indicates what?
An Open Chest Wound (Sucking Chest Wound)
What does a scab help cover?
A minor wound
What is the 1st wound of Jesus?
The first wound is on the head, when the soldiers placed a crown of thorns on his head.
What is polysporin used for?
minor cuts burn wound
What are minor wounds?
a mior wound is a little cut, wow -.-
How do you care for minor injuries at home?
For minor injuries like cuts and bruises you can clean the wound with some rubbing alcohol and apply neosprin or bacitracin ointment and cover the wound with bandaids.
What is an example of a superficial wound?
A paper cut is an example of a superficial wound. It is a minor injury that only affects the top layers of the skin.
Can you shower after receiving a minor head wound?
I would say yes. An open wound may sting a bit, but it is always a good idea to keep it clean. Be gentle with the shampoo and dont rub the wounded area too much. Let the water flowing do the main work. It may freshen you up a bit to have a shower after a minor head wound. Be gentle when drying your hair afterwards. a hairdryer is a good idea. Your wound should not be allowed to be wet for an extencive period after a shower. That would make it an ideal growthplace for bacterias. After you have dried your hair, you could/should put some antibacterial powder like bacemycine talkum over your wound. (this if it is an open wound, otherwise no need.)
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
Which pair of adjectives best describes the doctor who looks at the lieutenant wound?
impatient
Which pair of adjectives best describes the doctor who looks at the lieutenants wound?
impatient
Why do soldiers get morphine on battlefield?
It was a pain reliver that helped reduce the pain coming from a wound.
How were soldiers removed from the battlefield in the Vietnam war?
soldiers were removed by stretcher's that were wound by cotton and wood was used to support the soldier when they picked him up
