Can a falling bullet be lethal at terminal velocity? Cardiac injury caused by a celebratory bullet.
This is a case report of rare cardiac and abdominal organ injuries sustained by an innocent bystander from a New Year's Eve celebratory gun shooting. The force and velocity of a projectile fired into the air as it ascends and returns to earth, along with its potential for bodily injury will be reviewed.
Incorvaia
Angelo N
AN
Synergy Medical Education Alliance, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. incorvaia@gmail.com
Poulos
Despina M
DM
Jones
Robert N
RN
Tschirhart
James M
JM
D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006693:Holidays; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011634:Public Health; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*