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Accidental Death by Air Rifle: A Case Report

Havalı Tüfekle Kaza Sonucu Ölüm: Olgu Sunumu

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In this study, we discussed preventing injuries caused by air rifle through international practice and literature

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Objective & Hypothesis:Wounding potential and kinetic energy of airguns are less than firearms'.
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Key Findings & Data:Our case, a 6 year-old boy was injured by air rifle, the pellet entered the chest cavity and injured lung and aorta causing him to die as a result of bleeding.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this study, we discussed preventing injuries caused by air rifle through international practice and literature
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Wounding potential and kinetic energy of airguns are less than firearms'. However, air guns may cause mortality and morbidity especially in children. They can cause fatal internal organ injuries from close range shots. Our case, a 6 year-old boy was injured by air rifle, the pellet entered the chest cavity and injured lung and aorta causing him to die as a result of bleeding. Studies showed some countries have limits on muzzle energy, ownership, utilization and manufacture of airguns contrary to Turkey. In this study, we discussed preventing injuries caused by air rifle through international practice and literature

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Havalı silahlar ateşli silahlara göre kinetik enerjileri ve yaralama kapasiteleri daha düşük silahlardır. Buna rağmen özellikle çocuklarda mortalite ve morbidite nedeni olabilirler. Özellikle yakın mesafeden yapılan atışlarda iç organ yaralanması yapmaları mümkündür. Olgumuz 6 yaşında erkek çocuk olup havalı tüfekle yaralanmış ve göğüs boşluğuna giren saçma tanesi akciğer ve aortada yaralanma yaparak cilt altında kalmıştır. Çocuk kan kaybı nedeniyle ölmüştür. Birçok ülkede bu silahların namlu çıkış enerjileri, sahip olma, kullanım ve üretiminde sınırlar bulunmakla birlikte ülkemizde bu konuda sınırlama bulunmamaktadır. Çalışmada bu silahla olan yaralanmaların nasıl önlenebileceği uluslar arası uygulamalar ve literatür ile birlikte tartışılacaktır

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KETEN, A., AVŞAR, A., KARANFİL, R., OKDEMİR, E. (2016). Accidental Death by Air Rifle: A Case Report. Adli Tıp Bülteni, Cilt: 21 - Sayı: 1, 50–51. https://ajindex.com/articles/209847

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