title: Emergency care of patients with gunshot wounds.
abstract: 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.
authors: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London. iain.taylor@imperial.nhs.uk
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authors: Taylor
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D044709:Forensic Ballistics; D006801:Humans; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*