Injuries Related to Nonpowder Firearms: A National Database Study.

IF 1 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Southern Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001808

Sean Muir, Tyler Rizzieri, Andrew Brown, Laken Fulmer, Alyssa McMandon, Kristine Graham, Holden Lewis

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Abstract

Objectives: Nonpowder firearms (NPFs) have become increasingly popular. We sought to analyze the epidemiology of NPF injuries.

Methods: A search was conducted through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for data from 2012 to 2021 to analyze NPF-related injuries.

Results: Between 2012 and 2022, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database recorded 3859 emergency visits related to NPFs, with the majority being males (82%) and the median age of injury being 15 years. The most common source of injuries was from gas, air, or spring-powered guns. Facial injuries were the most prevalent type of injury, accounting for 20% of the injuries.

Conclusions: Despite operating at lower pressures than traditional firearms, NPFs still pose significant health risks, with technological advances increasing the potential for serious injuries, such as blindness or neurological deficits. Special attention should be given to preventing facial injuries, particularly among teenagers, by enforcing safety measures and using protective equipment.

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Southern Medical Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

1.40

自引率

9.10%

发文量

222

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

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