That germ theory explained why food and drink spoiled, and that's what caused illness and disease.
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What did Robert Koch realise?
That there was a link between microbes and disease.
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What did joseph lister do?
Started using carbolic acid as an antiseptic.
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What does aseptic mean?
Completely without germs.
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When did Karl Landsteiner discover blood groups?
1901.
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When was it discovered that sodium citrate could be used as an anti-coagulant in blood?
1914.
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What were the different types of trench called?
Front line
Communication trenches
Support trench
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When and what happened at hill 60?
7th June 1917, Sappers (Tunnelers) dug under where the Germans were based (Hill 60) and placed over 450,000 kg of explosives. Which they then detonated and killed over 10,000 German soldiers.
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Why was there a higher risk of infection in the trenches?
Because of manure on what used to be farmland.
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How many Stretcher bearers were there to each battalion?. How many would hold one stretcher?
16,4.
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What disease did standing in water logged trenches 24/7 cause?
Trench foot.
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How did the British attempt to prevent Trench foot?
Forced soldiers to change their socks 3 times a day and to regularly ensure their feet were dry as well as making them rub whale fat on their feet.
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What parasite cause trench fever?
Fleas.
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How did Britain attempt to limit the spread of trench fever?
Washing cloths in paraffin, regularly wash.
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What mental illness did the war cause?
PTSD.
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What did mustard gas cause?
Burning of the eyes, throat and skin.
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When was the RAMC founded?
During the boar war.
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What did the F.A.N.Y do?
drive ambulances, ran Casualty Clearing Stations and they supplied mobile kitchens and baths.
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What was the order of evacuation?
1. R.A.P- Regimental Aid Post
2. Dressing station
3. C.S.S- Casualty Clearing Station
4. Base Hospital
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What was the Carrel Dakin method?
Flushing a wound with lots of antiseptic.
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What was the Thomas splint?
A metal frame designed to allow broken bone to heal properly.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What did Robert Koch realise?
Back
That there was a link between microbes and disease.
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