Medical Advancements During WWII
World War II was a time in U.S. history that facilitated an evolution in battlefield medical treatment. Some examples would be the advancement in; trauma surgery, emergency care and the treatment of infectious disease. However, WWII medical treatment also expedited new developments in the psychiatric field including mental hospitals, treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the use of new tranquilizers amongst veterans.
According to the trauma medical director of the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, DO. Michael Iwanicki Ph.D, “The bloodiest war of the 20th Century was the First World War. Penetrating abdominal wounds causing colonic injury were associated with a 66% mortality, regardless of the meticulousness of the colonic …show more content…
For example, there was the crucial introduction of trained field medics. And to further that development the men were also well stocked with “sterile” medical dressings so the patient could be attended to without moving, avoiding unnecessary transport pain and the risk of further injury. Furthermore, the war also oversaw the utilization of tourniquets etc. as stated by David Stralin, MD. “Medical aid measures during WWII included controlling hemorrhage (including tourniquet use), applying splints and dressings, administering booster dose of tetanus toxoid.” Also, according to The Origins of EMS, “ In WWII, a Medical Air Ambulance Squadron was activated at Fort Benning, Ga., in May, 1942, and began training Army air force flight surgeons, flight nurses, and enlisted personnel for duty.” Lastly during the duration of WWII there were pivotal developments in the treatment of infectious …show more content…
According to Dr. Clinton K. Mury, in his article, History of Infections Associated With Combat-Related Injuries, “In the history of war, disease and non battle injuries have resulted in the vast majority of lost combat days. Before the 19th century, infectious diseases unrelated to trauma were responsible for a much greater proportion of the deaths during war than battle-related injuries.”. During WWII the distribution of masks for patients and healthcare workers prevented them transmitting illnesses to each other. Also, the washing of hands and clothing was enforced by trained hospital officials. These techniques proved to be especially effective against the spread of Streptococcus
According to the trauma medical director of the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, DO. Michael Iwanicki Ph.D, “The bloodiest war of the 20th Century was the First World War. Penetrating abdominal wounds causing colonic injury were associated with a 66% mortality, regardless of the meticulousness of the colonic …show more content…
For example, there was the crucial introduction of trained field medics. And to further that development the men were also well stocked with “sterile” medical dressings so the patient could be attended to without moving, avoiding unnecessary transport pain and the risk of further injury. Furthermore, the war also oversaw the utilization of tourniquets etc. as stated by David Stralin, MD. “Medical aid measures during WWII included controlling hemorrhage (including tourniquet use), applying splints and dressings, administering booster dose of tetanus toxoid.” Also, according to The Origins of EMS, “ In WWII, a Medical Air Ambulance Squadron was activated at Fort Benning, Ga., in May, 1942, and began training Army air force flight surgeons, flight nurses, and enlisted personnel for duty.” Lastly during the duration of WWII there were pivotal developments in the treatment of infectious …show more content…
According to Dr. Clinton K. Mury, in his article, History of Infections Associated With Combat-Related Injuries, “In the history of war, disease and non battle injuries have resulted in the vast majority of lost combat days. Before the 19th century, infectious diseases unrelated to trauma were responsible for a much greater proportion of the deaths during war than battle-related injuries.”. During WWII the distribution of masks for patients and healthcare workers prevented them transmitting illnesses to each other. Also, the washing of hands and clothing was enforced by trained hospital officials. These techniques proved to be especially effective against the spread of Streptococcus