The Hungerford disaster. A late perspective of the military experience.
Two years have passed since the worst firearms incident in recent British civil history. Most of the casualties were managed at a local district general hospital; this experience was reported soon afterwards. Two casualties were managed at Princess Alexandra's Hospital, RAF Wroughton; both are still under review. This paper describes their injuries, investigations and treatment. Current thoughts on optimal management are discussed; areas of particular controversy are highlighted.
Forester
A J
AJ
Surgical Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire.
Pailthorpe
C A
CA
Ryan
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D025981:Hip Injuries; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012151:Resuscitation; D014754:Violence; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy