title: Pistol crossbow injuries.
abstract: This article describes the wounding potential of pistol crossbows to prepare nurses who may have to provide immediate care for patients with injuries from these inexpensive and readily available weapons.
authors: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors: Vincent
authors: V
authors: Tremayne
mesh_terms: D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D016272:Occupational Health; D019876:Sports Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014218:Triage / Q000379:methods; D006113:United Kingdom; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy