A comparison between non-powder gun and powder-gun injuries in a young pediatric population

Freeman, James J.; Bachier-Rodriguez, Marielena; Staszak, Jessica; Feliz, Alexander

doi:10.1016/j.injury.2017.05.036

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“…The other was assault 12%, suicide 2%, and unknown 2%. This study showed median injury severity score of non-powder firearms was 10, of which 14% was requiring surgery [ 4 ].…”

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“…Non-powder firearms are dangerous as it can inflict severe injuries and even death to children [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]. Non-powder firearms are widely available in toy stores, department stores, and online stores with the premise that non-powder firearms are considered toys which are relatively safe for children to play with [ 4 ]. In contrast, the injury caused by shooting another person or himself can be serious and fatal.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the United States, approximately 3.2 million non-powder guns are sold each year, and not all areas have the law to regulate the purchase [ 1 ] [ 4 ]. Non-powder firearms typically have a velocity of 150-1,200 feet per second, compared with 0.22-caliber handguns which generate the velocity of 800 feet per second.…”

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confidence: 99%

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An Intracerebral Penetration of Air Shotgun Pellet in Toddler: A Case without Neurological Sequelae

Niryana¹,

Irawan²,

Widyadharma³

2018

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND:A non-powder firearm including air shotgun remains a significant source of injury to children. It causes severe damage and can involve the brain, eyes, heart, abdomen, and other body parts.CASE REPORT:A toddler boy was accidentally shot by an air shotgun at the forehead, and there was no sign of neurological deficit, both before and after surgical removal of the pellet. Herein, we report a case of air shotgun pellet which penetrated a toddler’s head from the forehead, all the way up to the occiput. Removal of the pellet was successfully performed without eliciting any neurological sequelae.CONCLUSION:Air shotgun pellet may potentially cause severe injury to the central nervous system when the head is affected, which can be safely prevented by a prompt but deliberate surgical removal. The study would also like to emphasise the importance of education to reduce gunshot incidence in the pediatric population.

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“…The other was assault 12%, suicide 2%, and unknown 2%. This study showed median injury severity score of non-powder firearms was 10, of which 14% was requiring surgery [ 4 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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An Intracerebral Penetration of Air Shotgun Pellet in Toddler: A Case without Neurological Sequelae

Niryana¹,

Irawan²,

Widyadharma³

2018

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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“…2,3 Both patients with gunshot wounds and NPGs are mostly male and from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. 4 NPG injuries are usually unintentional, without parental supervision, suffered by white children, and caused by a sibling. In contrast, pediatric gunshot wound victims are majority black, victims of assault, and have greater morbidity and mortality.…”

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“…3,8 Approximately 3.2 million NPGs are sold each year in the US. 4 Federally, the sale of NPGs is regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, unlike traditional firearms, which are regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Federal law mainly regulates the design of "lookalike firearms," ensuring that they can be distinguished from conventional firearms.…”

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