Field surgery; wounded soldiers

Identifier
irn1002878
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2001.355.1
  • RG-60.3169
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

CU wounded Soviet soldier lying on a cart and a woman's hand with a handkerchief waving flies away. CU doctor examining the wounded man, cutting the pant leg away with scissors, then inspecting his mouth, nose. CU of a woman sitting by a fire, boiling water to sterilize surgical instruments. CU of the doctor performing an operation, perhaps removing a bullet. VS of the operation, which takes place in an open area with trees. A nurse assisting the doctor. CU of a nurse putting a bandage on a soldier's leg as a makeshift cast, perhaps with a board acting as a large splint. VS wounded soldier being put on a makeshift operating table made of hay covered with a white sheet.

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