ww1 the chain of evacuation Flashcards
what are that 5 satges of treatment
stretcher bearers
rap - regimental aid posts
ads and mds - dressing stations
ccs - casualty cleaning stations
base hospitals
problem stretcher bearer faced
stuggled in the mud, specifically in the ypres battles
problem regimental aid posts
faced
poorly lit and dirty
problems dressing stations
faced
set up in tents and derelict buildings
problem casualty cleaning stations
faced
overwhelmed by number of wounded after massive battles
problem base hospitals faced
journey there slow and painful, often caused the soldier more injuries
stretcher bearers role
carried basic medical supplies and rescued men from no mans land putting themselves at risk
regimental aid posts
in dug out in trenches
were diagnosis is done
dressing stations
large mobile units
caualty clearing stations
well equipped and stationary
trained doctors operated here
base hospitals
all of the extisting hospitals had x ray units and operating theatres