Surgical notes of cases of gunshot injuries occurring during the advance of the Army of the Cumberland in the summer of 1863 / by I. Moses.

  • Moses, Israel, 1821-1870.
Date:
[1864?]
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Credit: Surgical notes of cases of gunshot injuries occurring during the advance of the Army of the Cumberland in the summer of 1863 / by I. Moses. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    /J# There were admitted into the field hospital during the month of June, one hundred and fifteen gunshot wounds, while there were forty-six remain- ing from the month of May, being the remnant of the wounded of Stone River, who were still too feeble to bear transportation, though their wounds were mostly healed. A new ward, consisting of double hospital tents, pitched on new ground, was established for the reception of the wounded, and every provision made for their comfort which could be afforded in a field hospital. Abstract of Gunshot Wounds received during the month of June, 1863. Gunshot Wounds. Right side. Left side ' ' Of head 1 4 neck . 3 Flesh wounds. trunk 8 10 upper extremities 11 6 _ lower 14 21 p ... ( lungs cavities. | abdominal cavity 1 2 facial bones 1 clavicle 1 1 humerus 4 j Fracture of forearm . 3 3 bones. femur, upper 3d 1 3 leg . 1 ribs . 1 other bones 3 5 shoulder-joint . 1 wrist 3 Involving joints. - hip . . . 1 knee 1 . ankle 2 Total 53 62 Abstract of Gunshot Wounds received during the month of July, 1863. Right side. Left side. Gunshot Wounds. Flesh wounds. Cavities. Fracture of bones. Involving joints. f Of head . . 1 trunk . . 1 upper extremities 2 lower extremities 1 lungs elbow Total Making a total of one hundred and twenty-eight (128) cases, as the result of skirmishes attending the advance, and received into this hospital.