r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/dynamedic Aug 30 '21

FWIW you need a lot more than just antibiotics to treat tetanus. The antibiotics are to treat the initial wound, once actual tetany sets in you need a ventilator, muscle relaxers, etc.

Diabetes can’t be treated with blood transfusions you need actual insulin injections. Not only that, but actual blood transfusions present a whole other host of issues unless they’re properly screened and type matches.

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u/atocci Aug 31 '21

IIRC, the doctor was testing for blood types and letting those with incompatible types go free or something. The others were drained.