how were bullets removed in the 17th century

Nov 28, 2009 18:43

My character get's shot from behind and the bullet enters on the left side, doesn't hit any bone or organs, but it doesn't exit. the guy lost a lot of blood, as he had to find help before anybody examined him.

how would a healer in the 17th century in the scottish highlands (not a doctor) have proceded

1. to get the bullet out
2. to stop the bleeding
3. to lower the possibility of an infection

Thanks for helping

1600-1699, ~medicine: injuries: gunshot wounds, uk: scotland: history, ~medicine: historical

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