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To: Ranger; All
That's it!
If he has 3rd degree burns over a significant part of his body, he may be conscious and barking commands while he is slowly becoming more and more ill.
Eventually, after a few hours to days, the patient has massive fluid shifts as they lose plasma from the denuded skin. They are probably taking steps to bolster blood volume (i.e. plasma/transfusion/etc. via IV).
The bottom line is still the bottom line. If he's getting skin wounds that are infected, he's toast.
Pass the antibiotic all you want. If you ain't got skin to protect you, you're gonna get infected.
The spec ops guys may want to have agents investigate hospital facilities.
CIA should look for ambulances or medical supply vehicles carrying IV bags, transfusion equipment, bandages, etc. to "palaces".
If drones pick up on such vehicles running around, then you might have an indication of where Saddam is.
He would probably need a team of 3-4 physicians/nurses to maintain sterile environs. Plus, if he's actually still conscious, then you got a situation where the commanders will attempt to get orders first.
Burn patients have alot of pain. If he wants to eliminate the pain, he'll have to take high dose opiates/narc's for pain management. This could explain why there is a lack of coordination in military response during the initial 36-48 hours after the initial hit.
If the guy is alive and was under sedation for 2 days, then is being brought out of it; you got an explanation for the situation.
Just some thoughts... have a good night!
268 posted on 03/23/2003 9:16 PM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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To: strongbow; Ranger; All
That's true, however the issues you raise are only a consideration if the initial injuries were significant enough.
If he was burned but did not suffer blunt force or compression trauma, then you'd have a situation where he has significant 3rd degree burns and is still capable of thinking and functioning.
Internal injuries don't match the description that is in the original article.
Burns now match because of what Ranger posted.
269 posted on 03/23/2003 9:19 PM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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