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). Gunshot wounds are usually from firearms used in war, civilian sport, and criminal actions (such as murder). 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

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