gunshot wound
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Introduction
see traumatic wound
Complications
- retained bullet fragments may result in lead toxicity
- blood lead levels of >= 80 ug/dL in 3.7% patients with retained bullet fragments[1]
Management
- provider is mandated to report this to the police
More general terms
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Weiss D, Tomasallo CD, Meiman JG, et al. Elevated Blood Lead Levels Associated with Retained Bullet Fragments - United States, 2003-2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:130-133 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6605a2.htm
- ↑ Veterans Administration