Gunshot Wounds (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monograph Series)

Firearms are more prevalent in society than at any other time in our history, and gunshot wounds are one of the leading mechanisms of injury in the young population. This monograph provides a practical reference for the care of patients with gunshots wounds in both military and civilian settings. Find out the latest techniques for the initial evaluation and resuscitation of gunshot victims and the care of gunshot injury to the soft tissues, skeletal muscle, nerves, joints, and bone. Gain insight into the prevention of infection, wound ballistics, and the types and nomenclature of firearms.