Is shell shock the same as PTSD?

They are the same because shell shock was an intellectual forerunner to PTSD. The difference, however, is that shell shock was specific to the experiences of combat whereas the concept of PTSD has developed to be more wide-ranging. DSM-IV lists 17 symptoms.

Whats the most painful thing a human can experience?

The full list, in no particular order, is as follows:

• Shingles.
• Cluster headaches.
• Frozen shoulder.
• Broken bones.
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• Heart attack.
• Slipped disc.
• Sickle cell disease.

Did anyone fight in World War 2 and Vietnam?

Veteran Fought In World War II, Korea And Vietnam : NPR. Veteran Fought In World War II, Korea And Vietnam Command Sergeant Major Basil Plumley, who served in three wars, has died at the age of 92. Command Sgt. Plumley gained fame for his part in the the battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam in 1965.

Could a leg wound have been survivable in an ancient battle?

A major wound to a leg or arm would probably not be survivable in an ancient battle just because the chances of getting to help were slim. If one was disabled then the likelihood was that the opponent wll get another blow in to make sure of you. If you go down in a melee then the chances of getting up again were small.

What would happen if a soldier’s leg was amputated?

The amputation of a leg is usually fatal from blood loss within minutes if nothing halts the flow. Most combat injuries would be messy but total amputations are well documented from remains.

Why didn’t pre-Nineteenth Century Medicine treat wounds more effectively?

This combined with the blood loss would incapacitate the victim and pre-nineteenth century medicine could not do anything about it. If one is lucky, the large blood vessels constrict near the wound and clotting sets in rapidly.

What are the chances of surviving an amputation in the military?

Most combat injuries would be messy but total amputations are well documented from remains. If an amputation received aid within minutes then they would have a circa 75\% chance of survival for an arm lost and 15 \% for the loss of a leg before the days of antibiotics.