6 Questions
During the Civil War, surgeons would amputate limbs without the patient's consent.
False
Which substance was NOT used to ease pain during amputations in the 1800s?
Opium
Who was appointed Surgeon General for the United States in 1862?
William Alexander Hammon
During the Civil War, soldiers often attempted to cure themselves by making their own medicines because
They were not aware of any other treatment options
Which of the following was NOT a common disease among Civil War soldiers?
Influenza
Why did soldiers have a higher chance of survival if their injured limb was amputated within forty-eight hours?
The risk of infection was lower when amputated early
Test your knowledge on Civil War medicine and discover how soldiers attempted to cure themselves using home remedies made from plants they found in the wilderness. Explore the lack of understanding of germ theory and the unsanitary practices that were common during this time.
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