Ballistic trauma
Ballistic trauma or gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.[1] The most common forms of ballistic trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting, recreational pursuits and criminal activity.[2] Ballistic trauma is sometimes fatal for the recipient, or causes long term negative consequences.
| Ballistic trauma | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
 Male skull showing bullet exit wound on parietal bone, 1950s. | |
| ICD-10 | T14.1, W34, X95. |
| ICD-9 | E922.9 |
| DiseasesDB | 5480 |
| MeSH | D014948 |
References
- Mahoney, P. F., et al. (2004). Section 1 : Introduction, Background and Science p4
- 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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