Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns

Laraque, Danielle

doi:10.1542/peds.2004-1799

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“…Nonpowder firearms typically have a muzzle velocity of 150–1,200 feet per second [17]. By comparison, 0.22-caliber handguns have a muzzle velocity of approximately 800 feet per second.…”

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“…At these velocities, projectiles can penetrate human skin, eyes, and bone [18]. Velocities higher than 350 feet per second increase the risk of death from related injuries [17]. …”

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“…The incidence of injury secondary to these weapons is 12.9 per 100,000, of which approximately 5% require hospitalization. Injury from these nonpowder firearms occurs approximately 21,000–37,000 times yearly, with a mortality rate of 4 cases per year [17]. Parents who allowed their children to have these guns appeared to misperceive the danger posed by these weapons.…”

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Significant Pediatric Morbidity and Mortality from Intracranial Ballistic Injuries Caused by Nonpowder Gunshot Wounds

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Nonpowder (ball-bearing and pellet) weapons derive their source of energy from compressed air or carbon dioxide. Such weapons are dangerous toys that cause serious injuries and even death to children and adolescents. A retrospective chart review study was undertaken to describe nonpowder gun injuries at a southwestern US urban level I adult and pediatric trauma center. Specific emphasis was placed on intracranial injuries. Over the past 6 years, a total of 29 pediatric and 7 adult patients were identified as having nonpowder firearm injuries. The patient population was overwhelmingly male (89.7%; mean age, 11 years). Overall, 17 out of 29 pediatric patients (56.8%) sustained serious injury. Nine patients (30.0%) required operation, 6 (20.7%) sustained significant morbidity, and there were 2 deaths (6.9%). Injuries to the brain, eye, head, and neck were the most common sites of injury (65.6%). Specific intracranial injuries in 3 pediatric patients are described that resulted in the death of 2 children. We suggest that age warning should be adjusted to 18 years or older for unsupervised use to be considered safe of these potentially lethal weapons.

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“…Nonpowder firearms typically have a muzzle velocity of 150–1,200 feet per second [17]. By comparison, 0.22-caliber handguns have a muzzle velocity of approximately 800 feet per second.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…At these velocities, projectiles can penetrate human skin, eyes, and bone [18]. Velocities higher than 350 feet per second increase the risk of death from related injuries [17]. …”

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confidence: 99%

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Significant Pediatric Morbidity and Mortality from Intracranial Ballistic Injuries Caused by Nonpowder Gunshot Wounds

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“…32 of 39 nonpowder gun-related (ball-bearing guns, pellet guns, air rifles, paintball guns) deaths reported in USA between the years 1990 and 2000 were among children less than 15. It is estimated that 3.2 million nonpowder guns are sold every year in USA (Laraque, 2004. A study reports that 16 of 59 simply modified blank cartridge gun related deaths within 4 years occurred among the ages of 11-…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sunay²,

Cantürk³

2011

Forensic Medicine - From Old Problems to New Challenges

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“…But it is relatively common in countries like United States. According to US consumer products, two millions of air guns are sold annually in USA [2].In Sri Lanka, even thoughusages of air guns are uncommon, since recently it seems to be promoting. There are no laws related to airguns and anybody can buy for the purpose of hunting and a license is not required.…”

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confidence: 99%