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Plastic baton round injuries.

D Hughes1, K Maguire, F Dunn

  • 1Emergency Department, Royal Victoria Hospital, Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, Northern Ireland.

Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|January 22, 2005
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This study on plastic baton rounds found fewer head injuries compared to previous research. However, chest injuries still occur, emphasizing the need to follow firing guidelines and be aware of delayed presentations.

Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Plastic baton rounds (PBRs) are less-lethal weapons used in crowd control.
  • Previous PBR use has been associated with significant head and neck injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review injuries resulting from a new type of plastic baton round.
  • To compare injury patterns with previous PBR studies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient case notes over a four-month period in Northern Ireland.
  • Inclusion of patients presenting with injuries caused by plastic baton rounds.

Main Results:

  • 28 patients with 30 injuries were analyzed; 89% were male, average age 24.3 years.

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  • No fatalities or head injuries were recorded; 7 patients required admission.
  • Injuries were predominantly to lower limbs (16) and trunk (7); 3 patients had pulmonary contusions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The new PBR appears to cause fewer head/face injuries than older models.
    • Serious chest injuries still occur, highlighting the importance of adherence to firing guidelines.
    • Healthcare providers should be vigilant for late presentations of potentially serious injuries, as many victims do not seek immediate medical attention.