Factors contributing to homicide-suicide: differences between firearm and non-firearm deaths
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DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00066-9
Abstract: The primary aim of this study is to determine the relationship between situational factors, method of death, and homicide-suicide deaths, specifically comparing method of death (firearm vs. nonfirearm) across these factors. We used data from… read more here.
Keywords: non firearm; death; factors contributing; firearm non ... See more keywords
Is it time for firearm injury to be a separate activation criteria in children? An assessment of penetrating pediatric trauma using need for surgeon presence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.06.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Penetrating injury independently predicts the need for surgeon presence (NSP) upon arrival. Penetrating injury is often used as a trauma triage indicator, however, it includes a wide range of specific mechanisms of injury. We… read more here.
Keywords: firearm; non firearm; need surgeon; firearm related ... See more keywords
Firearm Injuries Cause Disproportionate Mortality in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz310_340
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of mortality and long-term morbidity in the pediatric population. Given renewed legislative efforts aimed at reducing firearm violence and harm, we sought to investigate the impact of firearms… read more here.
Keywords: firearm injuries; firearm related; firearm; non firearm ... See more keywords