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Originally Posted by Surgicalcric
We dont use leeches on blisters. You missed TR's reference.
What TR was trying to get across is the fact that leeches were at one time a "cure all," just as injecting Benzoin was a cure all for blisters. Do Benzoin injections work, yes. Is it the best thing for the patient, sometimes but more often than not its the best thing for the mission. In either case they (leeches and Benzoin) are still options, but not the first choice for most.
Hope that clears it up a bit...
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haha, I kinda thought thats what he meant, long slow day at work. Yay, for me being clueless...
Leeches sure aren't a cure all but they are still used. Seen them used on finger amputations once its sewn back on, to help the blood flow again and to remove the 'bad' blood. Pretty cool
My favorite is maggots for de-breading wounds..