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Sulfanilamide?(first aid)

Discussion in 'Uniforms, Personal Gear (Kit) and Accessories' started by thompson, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. thompson

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    Hello everyone,

    Last week i went to a militariashow in Antwerp (Belgium):flag_Belgium: and i bought a little green box for about a EURO.
    When i opened it i discovered a bandage and a little bag with "sulfanilamide" in it?

    Does anyone know for what they used it?(sulfanilamide)


    Thompson
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    thompson, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. Mussolini

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    Sulfa, is probably what it was referred too. I believe it was applied to wounds to help suppress the bleeding - a coagulant (sp?) to help the blood knit together and stop bleeding.

    EDIT: A quick google reveals it was used as an antibiotic...GI's were told to sprinkle it on wounds to help prevent infection. Could cause painful kidney problems though.
     
    Mussolini, Mar 5, 2009
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