Civil War
Civil War Medicine
Civil War Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈsɪv.əl wɔːr ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/) refers to the medical practices, procedures, and treatments used during the American Civil War.
Etymology
The term "Civil War Medicine" is derived from the English words "Civil War", referring to the American Civil War that took place from 1861 to 1865, and "Medicine", referring to the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
Overview
During the American Civil War, medical knowledge was limited. Many diseases and injuries were treated with rudimentary methods and the mortality rate was high. The most common treatments included amputation, bloodletting, and the use of anesthetics like ether and chloroform.
Related Terms
- Amputation: The removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery.
- Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness.
- Bloodletting: The withdrawal of blood from a patient to prevent or cure illness and disease.
- American Civil War: A civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Civil War
- Wikipedia's article - Civil War
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