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Jul 21, 2022 · A gunshot wound is a medical emergency. Try to get the injured person to safety, call 911 or local emergency services, and apply pressure to stop bleeding until EMTs arrive.
Feb 22, 2024 · Gun shot wounds are high energy injuries that contribute to extensive soft tissue damage and comminuted bony fractures. Epidemiology. Incidence. gun shot wounds represent the second-leading cause of death for youth in United States. Etiology. Pathoanatomy. wounding capability of a bullet directly related to its kinetic energy. damage caused by.
Sep 5, 2022 · Gunshot Wounds: Ballistics, Pathology, and Treatment Recommendations, with a Focus on Retained Bullets - PMC. Journal List. Orthop Res Rev. v.14; 2022. PMC9462949. As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature.
Ballistic trauma or gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions. The most common forms of ballistic trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting, recreational pursuits and criminal activity.
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Jul 17, 2023 · Gun violence killed over 46,000 Americans in 2021; almost 120,000 suffered gunshot wounds. This epidemic has attracted national attention and increasing concern from medical and surgical organizations, as evident in this special issue.
Apr 1, 2023 · Summary: Gunshot Wounds to the Head; Gunshot Wounds to the Neck Zones of the Neck; Hard and Soft Signs of Worsening Injury and Airway Compromise; Intubation for Patients With Mouth and Neck Trauma; Imaging; Gunshot Wounds to the Chest and Abdomen Pneumothorax; Hemothorax; Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade
Apr 17, 2023 · Gunshot wounds are complex, violent, traumatic injuries commonly encountered in forensic practice. These injuries are caused by penetration of the body with projectiles ejected from a barrel due to the ignition of gunpowder. The study of these injuries is also called wound ballistics. [1]
