Gunshot - Wikipedia A gunshot is a single discharge of a gun, typically a man-portable firearm, producing a visible flash, a powerful and loud shockwave and often chemical gunshot residue
How to Treat a Gunshot Wound in an Emergency - Verywell Health Treatment and recovery for a gunshot wound depend on the size of the bullet, where the bullet enters your body, and how soon you seek medical care Prompt medical attention often prevents a gunshot wound from becoming deadly This article walks you through what to do and how to handle gunshot wounds in different parts of the body
How Is a Gunshot Wound Treated? - Healthline A gunshot wound is a medical emergency Try to get the injured person to safety, call 911 or local emergency services, and apply pressure to stop bleeding until EMTs arrive
How to Treat a Gunshot Wound - Everyday Health Time is of the essence in the minutes immediately following a gunshot injury Here are some ways you can be prepared to respond as a bystander before emergency medical assistance arrives
Gunshot Wounds in the Emergency Department: Evidence-Based Care This article provides a comprehensive review on the management of ballistic injuries in the emergency department, including how to assess and manage gunshot wounds, how to recognize when further imaging or evaluation is needed, and how to recognize when transfer to another facility is required
9 Vital Rehabilitation Steps for Gunshot Injury Recovery Providing a comprehensive overview of what it takes to reconstruct life after a gunshot injury, this article will examine 9 essential elements in rehabilitation for recovery
Gun Shot Wounds - Trauma - Orthobullets Gun shot wounds are high energy injuries that contribute to extensive soft tissue damage and comminuted bony fractures gun shot wounds represent the second-leading cause of death for youth in United States