Gunshot wounds sustained during legal intervention versus those inflicted by civilians: A comparative analysis

This study was undertaken to provide an in-depth analysis of patients shot during LI versus CIV. METHODS Patients injured by GSW and captured by the National Trauma Data Bank (2007–2017) were included. Exclusions were transfer from outside hospital or self-inflicted, accidental, or undetermined injury intent GSWs. Study groups were defined by injury circumstances: GSWs sustained during LI versus CIV. Univariable analysis compared demographics, clinical/injury data, and outcomes. RESULTS In total, 248,726 patients met inclusion/exclusion criteria: 98% (n = 243,150) CIV versus 2% (n = 5,576) LI. Race varied significantly between study groups (p
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: INDEPENDENT SUBMISSIONS Source Type: research