injuries in the western front Flashcards
what effects did gas attacks cause
blindness and burns, and coughing
when were gas masks introduced
july 1915
what were used before the introduction of gas masks
urine soaked cotton pads
describe head injuries and how they were caused
they were common and caused by shrapnel
when were brodie helmets introduced and what did they replace
late 1915
replaced soldier’s soft caps
what symptoms did shell shock cause and what were sufferers often accused of
shell shock often caused breakdowns
some were accused of cowardice
how was shell shock treated
sufferers were treated close to the front line, thry were given food, rest and were spoken to
what symptoms did trnch fever have and what was it caused by
flu symptoms lasting for months and it was caused by lice
how was trench fever prevented
in 1918 the troops were deloused and they also received louse repellent gel. they also had baths and had clothes cleaned
what was trenchfoot caused by and what could it lead to
by standing in waterlogged trenches
it could lead to gangrene and therefore amputation
how was trenchfoot prevented
troops were given whale oil and spare socks
pumps were used to drain trenches
what treatment did extensive head wounds require
brain surgery and/or facial reconstruction
