Emergency care of patients with gunshot wounds.
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of ballistic injuries. It also explores the management of patients with gunshot wounds in the emergency department.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London. iain.taylor@imperial.nhs.uk
D004496:Education, Continuing; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D044709:Forensic Ballistics; D006801:Humans; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*