Western Front 1914-1918 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWestern FrontGCSEAQA Created by: Ebony.27Created on: 14-10-18 14:57 what was the main cause to Trench Fever? 'Grey backs' - Lice 1 of 10 How did the government try and solve trench foot? 1) they issued socks- change 2x a day 2) Foot inspections 2 of 10 Two key features of NYD.N (Shellshock) 1) army saw this as 'windy' (cowardly) 2) death/prison sentences 3 of 10 What does RAMC stand for? Royal Army Medical Corpse- used chain of evacuation->triage system 4 of 10 What features did the CCS have? (Casualty Clearing Station) close to battlefield, (motor) ambulances, often markees or old schools/factories 5 of 10 How was blood transfer issues resolved? Joseph Lister identified blood groups and citric acid was used for blood storage for upto 7 days 6 of 10 What was the underlying issue during WW1? Infection 7 of 10 What impact did the F.A.N.Y have during WW1? set up kitchens, nurses often worked hard & long shifts, cleaning, drove wounded to base hospitals 8 of 10 How did the government try and resolve trench fever? set up bath houses, anti-lice sprays, steam clothing 9 of 10 How was treatment improved? Blood transfusions, mobile X-Ray units, Thomas Splint, Plastic Surgery, government prevention schemes (bath houses/issued socks) 10 of 10
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