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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Emergency medicine
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Pistol-shot injuries present complex challenges in emergency care.
  • Close-range, multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest necessitate rapid, expert intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe successful pre-hospital airway management and hemorrhage control in a severe gunshot victim.
  • To highlight the critical role of multidisciplinary surgical teams in managing complex head and neurovascular trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Pre-hospital assessment and management focused on airway stabilization and bleeding control.
  • In-hospital treatment involved a multidisciplinary surgical approach for head and associated injuries.

Main Results:

  • Successful airway management and bleeding control were achieved at the scene.
  • The patient underwent successful multidisciplinary surgical treatment for life-threatening head and neurovascular injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Effective pre-hospital care is crucial for survival in severe gunshot trauma.
  • Multidisciplinary surgical collaboration is essential for optimal outcomes in complex head and neurovascular injuries.