Emergency care of patients with gunshot wounds.
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چکیده
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of ballistic injuries. It also explores the management of patients with gunshot wounds in the emergency department.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 23 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009