Thoracic BB injuries in pediatric patients
Fernandez, L.G.; Radhakrishnan, J.; Gordon, R.T.; Shah, M.R.; Lain, K.Y.; Messersmith, R.N.; Roettger, R.H.; Norwood, S.H.
Journal of Trauma 38(3): 384-389
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282 PMID: 7897723 Document Number: 445169
Penetrating thoracic injury from BB shot remains an innocuous event in most patients, but factors including location, proximity, gun type, and patient weight may identify groups at risk. The following cases demonstrate morbidity and mortality in two patients, and this experience may suggest the need for reassessment of this injury.