Extras Flashcards
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Why did the battle of the Somme put great pressure on medical resources?
They expected 10,000 casualties per day but got 60,000.
What took troops completely by surprise in Ypres?
gas attacks
What could happen at HILL 60?
Tunnels could collapse and blow into enemies.
When and where was gas first used?
Ypres, 1915
When and where were tanks first used?
1917, Cambrai
Why did treatment in medicine advance as the war went on?
because of the scale and severity of injuries that had never been encountered before.
What made it easy for people to get bullet wounds?
The openness of the battle.
What caused trench foot?
Cold and damp.
What did trench foot lead to?
Painful swelling of feet.
How could trench foot be prevented?
Regular change of socks and rubbing whale oil.
What caused trench fever?
Contact with lice.
What did trench fever cause?
flu-like symptoms
How was trench fever prevented/treated?
delousing stations
What caused shellshock?
frightening, mentally damaging conditions
What were 5 things that shellshock gave you?
-tiredness
-headaches
-nightmares
-loss of speech
-complete mental breakdowns
Why could shellshock not be cured or dealt with?
It was not well understood at the time.
What caused infections?
bacteria in the soil
Why did wounds get infected?
Shrapnel and bullets carried fabric into wounds.
What reduced the impact of tetanus infection?
Use of anti-tetanus infections.
What 4 things could gas attacks cause?
-death through suffocation
-internal and external blisters
-panic
-fear
What 2 methods or pieces of equipment prevented the effects of gas attacks?
gas masks, pressing cotton pads with urine in your face
What did stretcher bearers do?
Recovered the dead and wounded from No-Man’s Land.
What did regimental aid post do?
Gave immediate first aid to get as many men back to the fighting as possible.
How many people were each dressing station staffed by?
10
