Citation

Gordon DS. Br. Med. J. BMJ 1975; 1(5958): 614-616.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1125629

PMCID

PMC1672803

Abstract

The patient with a cerebral gunshot wound has a very unstable condition. In Belfast emphasis has been laid on rapid evacuation and on starting resuscitation within a few minutes of injury. Early and adequate transfusion combats shock; controlled ventilation helps limit the rise in intracranial pressure. Intracranial haematomata should be sought by early operation. Operation seldom improves neurological function in missile wounds of the spine.

Language: en