Civil War Hospitals

During the Civil War, medical professionals faced unprecedented challenges due to slow pre-war medical advances and inadequate facilities. Makeshift hospitals led to poor patient outcomes, prompting reforms inspired by the Crimean War and Florence Nightingale. The US Sanitary Commission recommended Pavilion-style hospitals, improving care and saving lives. Innovations by Union and Confederate leaders, along with post-war advances, transformed American military medicine.

What role did Florence Nightingale's research play in the development of medical care during the Civil War?

In what ways did the Civil War lead to advancements in American medical practices?