Advanced Treatment and Care

How war impacted the development of treatment and care of those wounded in battle

Fighting infection and preventative measures.

- increased use of vaccinations

- aseptic surgery on the battlefield

- preventative measures: regular inspection of soldiers for trench foot

- development of gas masks

New surgical techniques

- number of operations heightened, increasing surgeons experience

- surgeons become specialists in certain areas

- development of skin grafts and plastic surgery

Investment

- Government spending increased for research and experimentation during war

Improved battlefield medical aid

- more efficient system to evacuate the wounded developed

- development of specific medical aid posts

- commencement of the triage system

Development of life saving technologies

- X-ray machine that was portable

- blood banks and blood transfusions

- the Thomas Splint