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Noah Ditkofsky1, Hillel S Maresky2, Scott Steenburg3
1Department of Medical Imaging, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B1W8, Canada. ditkofsky@gmail.com.
Emergency Radiology
|March 5, 2020
Summary
A new frangible bullet, the Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP), causes unique injuries. This article details its wounding patterns and imaging for medical professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical
- Ballistics
- Radiology
Background:
- Introduction of novel ammunition in civilian trauma care.
- G2 Research's Radically Invasive Projectile (RIP) bullet designed for controlled fragmentation.
Observation:
- Civilian patients presenting with injuries from RIP ammunition.
- Unique fragmentation and deformation patterns observed.
Findings:
- Characteristic wounding patterns associated with RIP bullets.
- Distinctive imaging appearances on radiological studies.
Implications:
- Need for emergency departments to recognize RIP injuries.
- Familiarization of radiologists, surgeons, and emergency physicians with this ammunition type.
