TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Air rifles are more than toys: BB gun-related traumatic brain injury
JO  - Pediatric annals
A1  - Klopotek, Blaine
A1  - Weibley, Richard
A1  - Chapados, Rene
SP  - 494
EP  - 496
VL  - 43
IS  - 12
N2  - Gunshot wounds are traumatic events that emergency departments around the country treat on a daily basis. An increasing number of these wounds are being caused by air rifles that shoot ball bearings (ie, BB guns) and, although uncommon, the results can be fatal. The general public and most practitioners may not realize the damage these "toys" can inflict. This article highlights an unfortunate event involving a BB gun accidentally discharged at close range and the consequences. Data from recent and older studies are discussed regarding the firepower of these guns and their potential for injury.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-4481
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00904481-20141124-12
ID  - ref1
ER  -