@article{ref1,
title="Brain damage caused by a captive bolt pistol",
journal="Journal of comparative pathology",
year="1993",
author="Finnie, J. W.",
volume="109",
number="3",
pages="253-258",
abstract="The neuropathological changes produced by a captive bolt pistol are described. The primary wound track in the brain was similar to that inflicted by a weapon such as a .22 calibre rifle. However neural and vascular damage at a distance from the primary wound canal was much less severe and widespread after penetration of the low velocity captive bolt projectile due to the formation of a smaller temporary wound cavity by radial forces imparted to the parenchyma. These findings suggest that the use of a captive bolt pistol for euthanasia should be immediately followed by further actions to ensure that an animal is rendered permanently unconscious.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-9975",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}