Gunshot wound

Gunshot wound
Classification and external resources
Male skull showing bullet exit wound on parietal bone, 1950s.
ICD-10T14.1, W34, X95.
ICD-9E922.9
DiseasesDB5480
MeSHD014948

A gunshot wound, also called ballistic trauma, is a type of injury caused by arms or munitions being fired (a shooting).[1] Gunshot wounds are usually from firearms used in war, civilian sport, and criminal actions (such as murder).[2] A gunshot wound can kill a person, or cause injuries for life.

References

  1. ↑ Mahoney, P. F., et al. (2004). Section 1 : Introduction, Background and Science p4
  2. ↑ Mahoney, P. F., et al. (2004). The International Small Arms Situation p6

Sources

  • Mahoney, P. F., Ryan, J., Brooks, A. J., Schwab, C. W. (2004) Ballistic Trauma – A practical guide 2nd ed. Springer:Leonard Cheshire
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