Citation

Frank M, Fischer L, Ekkernkamp A, Beule AG. Notarzt 2011; 27(3): 114-116.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011)

DOI

10.1055/s-0030-1266144

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In Germany, gunshot injuries are very rare conditions in prehospital emergency medicine. Based on a case report of a suicidal shot to the mouth using a blank cartridge actuated shooting device (vole captive bolt device) we describe the particularities of this uncommon injury pattern. In particular, the relevant differences to injuries due to captive bolt pistols (slaughterer's guns) are discussed. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart.

Language: de

Keywords

human; suicide; Germany; case report; head injury; suicide attempt; emergency medicine; article; gunshot injury; vole captive bolt device; wound ballistics