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re: Civil war battle wound question

Posted on 12/25/18 at 11:56 am to
Posted by foshizzle
Washington DC metro
Member since Mar 2008
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Posted on 12/25/18 at 11:56 am to
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Dr. Tichenor


First to introduce the use of alcohol-based antiseptics for wound cleaning to prevent infection.

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He was badly wounded in the leg in 1863, and amputation was recommended. He insisted on treating his wounds with an alcohol-based solution of his own devising. His wound healed, and he regained the use of his leg.


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He is interred in Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, La.

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