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A gunshot wound (GSW) is a penetrating injury caused by a projectile (e.g. a bullet) from a gun (typically firearm or air gun). Damage may include bleeding, bone fractures, organ damage, wound infection, loss of the ability to move part of the body, and in severe cases, death.
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A gunshot is a single discharge of a gun, typically a...
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22 de feb. de 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.
In gunshot wounds, perforating trauma is associated with an entrance wound and an often larger exit wound. Penetrating trauma can be caused by a foreign object or by fragments of a broken bone. Usually occurring in violent crime or armed combat , [3] penetrating injuries are commonly caused by gunshots and stabbings .
5 de sept. de 2022 · Abstract. As the epidemic of gunshot injuries and firearm fatalities continues to proliferate in the United States, knowledge regarding gunshot wound (GSW) injury and management is increasingly relevant to health-care providers.
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- Orthop Res Rev. 2022; 14: 293-317.
21 de jul. de 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.
20 de jul. de 2023 · The most common cause of a penetrating abdominal injury is a stab wound or gunshot wound. In gunshot wounds, due to the high-intensity kinetic energy of the bullet, the pathway is often unpredictable in nature as well as the internal organs that may be affected.
