what is the white powder medics used on wounds in ww2?

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2006-12-03 15:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by Jason L 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military

Sulfa!

Sulfanilamide

2006-12-03 15:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Its called Sulfa Powder, its a Strong Disinfectant that was poured on wounds to prevent infection

2006-12-03 23:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kenny S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Your probably referring to Sulfa used as an antibiotic.

2006-12-03 23:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's definately Sulfa.

2006-12-03 23:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

sulfa powder. it is used to cauterize open wounds

2006-12-03 23:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by AEracer40 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋