Western Front (Predicted) Flashcards
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Who discovered X-rays?
Wilhelm Röntgen in 1895
X-rays were a groundbreaking discovery for medical diagnostics.
What was the role of X-rays in WWI?
Vital for locating bullets/shrapnel
X-rays significantly aided in the treatment of injured soldiers.
Who helped develop mobile X-ray units during WWI?
Marie Curie
Her contributions allowed for the treatment of soldiers closer to the front lines.
What was the impact of mobile X-ray units in WWI?
Reduced infections and surgical errors
This advancement laid the groundwork for modern diagnostic medicine.
What are the health risks associated with the mobile x rays?
Radiographers and doctors were exposed to high levels of radiation because lead aprons and proper shielding were not always available.
Four limitations of mobile x rays?
Couldn’t detect soft tissue damage.
Would overheat causing burns.
Long time to produce images.
Poor image quality
What is the Chain of Evacuation in WWI?
System to move wounded soldiers away from the frontline
This system was crucial for the effective treatment of injured personnel.
What are the components of the Chain of Evacuation?
- Regimental Aid Post (RAP)
- Field Ambulance/Dressing Station
- Casualty Clearing Station (CCS)
- Base Hospitals
Each component plays a specific role in the treatment and evacuation of soldiers.
What is the purpose of the Regimental Aid Post (RAP)?
Quick first aid – stop bleeding, stabilise
The RAP is located just behind the frontline.
Where is the Regimental Aid Post (RAP) located?
Just behind the frontline in dugouts or trenches
This positioning allows for immediate care of injured soldiers.
Who staffed the Regimental Aid Post (RAP)?
Regimental medical officer and stretcher bearers
They provided essential first aid to injured soldiers.
What was a limitation of the Regimental Aid Post (RAP)?
Couldn’t treat serious wounds
Soldiers with serious injuries were sent further back for treatment.
What did dressing stations provide?
More advanced care such as bandaging and pain relief.
What did the CCS offer?
Surgeries such as amputations and treating serious injuries.
Where were base hospitals located?
Far behind the lines.
What did the base hospitals do?
Provided long term, care and recovery with better facilities and specialists.
Did the chain increase or decrease survival rates?
Increase
Why was the chain of evacuation slow?
Muddy terrain and constant firing.
What is FANY?
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry
An organization of women volunteers established to support medical services.
When was FANY set up and accepted by the British Army?
Set up in 1907; accepted in 1916
This marked a significant development in women’s roles in military support.
What roles did women volunteers in FANY perform?
- Drove ambulances
- Delivered supplies
- Ran mobile bath units, kitchens, and medical support
Their contributions were crucial for the war effort.
What significance did FANY have in the context of WWI?
Paved the way for women in medical services and military support roles
This organization helped break gender barriers in military healthcare.
What were the FANY trained in?
Repair vehicles
Administer first aid
Using communication equipment
What did the FANY show and what did it change?
Show that woman could contribute in war zones.
Changed people’s attitudes towards woman.
