Serious and Fatal Air Gun Injuries: More Than Meets the Eye

Bratton, Susan L.; Dowd, M. Denise; Brogan, Thomas V.; Hegenbarth, Mary

doi:10.1542/peds.100.4.609

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“…11 Recent advances in compressed-gas technology have increased muzzle velocities of nonpowder guns to 900-1200 fps. 1 In comparison, a 0.22-caliber rifle has a muzzle velocity of around 1000 fps.…”

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“…One study estimated the mean distance between child and gun during these injuries was 5 feet. 1 As velocity decreases with distance as a result of air resistance, proximity to the gun likely has an effect on penetrative ability.…”

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“…While the spring-loaded Red Ryder BB gun in A Christmas Story commonly evoked the adult response, "You'll shoot your eye out, kid," recent advances in compressed-gas technology have led to muzzle velocities exceeding those of regulated small-caliber weapons, 1 and there have been numerous reports of intracranial injury due to these devices. 1,2,5,9,12 We know that permanent neurological injury and death can be caused by this type of penetrating trauma. 1,9 The increased power of nonpowder guns has made the skull a "breachable" barrier and has brought the fragile tissues of the brain into the realm of pellet and BB gun injury.…”

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“…1,2,5,9,12 We know that permanent neurological injury and death can be caused by this type of penetrating trauma. 1,9 The increased power of nonpowder guns has made the skull a "breachable" barrier and has brought the fragile tissues of the brain into the realm of pellet and BB gun injury. This paper seeks to learn more about the injury pattern and severity of nonpowder weapon injuries in children.…”

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Penetrating head injuries in children due to BB and pellet guns: a poorly recognized public health risk

Kumar

Mallory

et al. 2016

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OBJECT Nonpowder guns, defined as spring- or gas-powered BB or pellet guns, can be dangerous weapons that are often marketed to children. In recent decades, advances in compressed-gas technology have led to a significant increase in the power and muzzle velocity of these weapons. The risk of intracranial injury in children due to nonpowder weapons is poorly documented. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted at 3 institutions studying children 16 years or younger who had intracranial injuries secondary to nonpowder guns. RESULTS The authors reviewed 14 cases of intracranial injury in children from 3 institutions. Eleven (79%) of the 14 children were injured by BB guns, while 3 (21%) were injured by pellet guns. In 10 (71%) children, the injury was accidental. There was 1 recognized assault, but there were no suicide attempts; in the remaining 3 patients, the intention was indeterminate. There were no mortalities among the patients in this series. Ten (71%) of the children required operative intervention, and 6 (43%) were left with permanent neurological injuries, including epilepsy, cognitive deficits, hydrocephalus, diplopia, visual field cut, and blindness. CONCLUSIONS Nonpowder guns are weapons with the ability to penetrate a child’s skull and brain. Awareness should be raised among parents, children, and policy makers as to the risk posed by these weapons.

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Penetrating head injuries in children due to BB and pellet guns: a poorly recognized public health risk

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“…Nonpowder guns can be classified by the type of projectile they fire, the propulsion mechanism, or the type of barrel. [1][2][3][4] The type of projectile can be lead, brass, steel, copper, or, most recently, a paintball. Paintballs are small gelatin projectiles that are 17 mm in diameter, filled with nontoxic, water-soluble paint, and intended to explode on contact with an object.…”

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Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns

Laraque¹

2004

Pediatrics

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Patterns of Pediatric Firearm-Related Ocular Trauma in the United States

Weiss

Gise

et al. 2019

JAMA Ophthalmol

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IMPORTANCE Gun violence represents a substantial public health issue, and firearm-related injuries rank second among the causes of injury-related deaths in children aged 0 to 17 years in the United States. Ocular trauma from firearm-related injuries can lead to devastating vision loss, but little is known to date about the specific demographics and characteristics of such injuries in children.OBJECTIVE To evaluate the epidemiologic pattern of pediatric firearm-related ocular injuries. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTSThis retrospective analysis used deidentified data from the National Trauma Data Bank, the largest national registry of hospitalized trauma cases in the United States. The firearm-related ocular injuries (n = 1972) of pediatric patients (defined as those younger than 21 years) hospitalized between

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Serious and Fatal Air Gun Injuries: More Than Meets the Eye

Abstract: Air guns are associated with serious and fatal injuries. Families should be counseled that air guns may cause serious injuries and even death. Furthermore, pediatric care givers should advocate for increased regulation of air guns and expansion of safety standards.

Cited by 80 publications

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Penetrating head injuries in children due to BB and pellet guns: a poorly recognized public health risk

Penetrating head injuries in children due to BB and pellet guns: a poorly recognized public health risk

Injury Risk of Nonpowder Guns

Patterns of Pediatric Firearm-Related Ocular Trauma in the United States

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