Surgeons performed amputations in many cases an amputation could be performed in ten
minutes.
The number of wounded needing attention and the lack of water in many cases
meant there was no attempt to wash hands or instruments between procedures.
The lack...
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Surgeons performed amputations in many cases an amputation could be performed in ten
minutes.
The number of wounded needing attention and the lack of water in many cases
meant there was no attempt to wash hands or instruments between procedures.
The lack of
hygiene, antibiotics and sterile procedures created a large chance of infection; however, it
has been estimated that as many as 75% of the amputees survived.
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