Walking wounded
Walking Wounded
Walking wounded (pronunciation: /ˈwɔːkɪŋ ˈwuːndɪd/) is a term used in the medical field to describe individuals who have been injured but are still able to move independently. The term is often used in emergency situations, such as natural disasters or mass casualty incidents, to prioritize treatment for those with more severe injuries.
Etymology
The term "walking wounded" originates from military medicine. It was first used during World War I to describe soldiers who were injured on the battlefield but could still walk to the medical aid station on their own. The term has since been adopted by civilian medical services.
Related Terms
- Triage: The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition.
- Casualty: A person who is injured or killed in a war or accident.
- First Aid: The immediate assistance given to any person suffering a serious illness or injury.
- Emergency Medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walking wounded
- Wikipedia's article - Walking wounded
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