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Ballistic wound-probing


Pertinax

here we see the surgeon probing to retrieve a deeply embedded sling round

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That's really cool. I didn't know they did this sort of thing at reinactments to :(

 

Do you know why they didn't remove the wounded man's pant leg before trying to get the bullet out? (and for that matter, why is the poor guy wearing sweatpants? :()

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That's really cool. I didn't know they did this sort of thing at reinactments to :(

 

Do you know why they didn't remove the wounded man's pant leg before trying to get the bullet out? (and for that matter, why is the poor guy wearing sweatpants? :()

 

The reasons may be twofold-1. no time 2. anatomical "operables" have rather obvious "insert/penetration" zones that are better disguised by clothing.

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OH, lol I got'cha :(

 

I think "no time" wouldn't be a major concern as I'd imagine any medicus would simply rip the pants up the leg. It would take about two seconds, they must've gotten good at it :(

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