The early hospital management of gunshot wounds. Part 1: head,neck and thorax

Abstract

The management of gunshot wounds is an increasing problem for UK emergency doctors, but not to an extent where it has become routine or allowed individuals to gain significant experience in their treatment. This article reviews the pathophysiology of gunshot injury in general before examining the evidence available concerning the management of gunshot wounds to the head neck and thorax.

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Gunshot wound head injury penetrating cardiac injury selective conservatism

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