Combat medical support
Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2017, Vol 73, Issue 4
Abstract
Combat Medical Support is the Primary duty of the Armed Forces Medical Services. The Edwin Smith and Ebers Papyri, both dated around 1500 BC have mention of treatment of the injured.The Iliad describes removal of an arrow from Menelaus by Asklepios. After removing the arrow a secret salve was applied to facilitate wound healing. Hippocrates recommended the use of wine to moisten wounds and promote their healing
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Bipin Puri
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