It's critical to be ready in case a gunshot wound emergency arises near you. This is of course much more important with the current situation in Kenya. And remember most of the victims in the country so far have been people who were not even participating in demonstrations. Also a gunshot wound that receives early medical attention frequently doesn't become fatal.
To begin with, it's critical to realize that bleeding out is the main problem that ultimately proves fatal for victims of gunshot wounds. Find a solution to stop the bleeding, and you'll probably save someone's life.
The victim's chances of surviving a gunshot wound are increased by rapidly reaching a hospital. The injured person should ideally be taken to an ambulance within ten minutes of being shot.
Reduce the Blood Loss
It's important to stop the bleeding when treating a gunshot wound.
You can accomplish this by applying:
* Excessive pressure to the wound: If blood is oozing from a hole, apply intense pressure to it.
* Dressing: Dressings help the blood clot and seal the wound, therefore don't be hesitant to use your knee if the bleeding is severe. Utilize whatever is at hand, such as gauze, towels, shirts, etc.
Never ever, under any circumstances give a person who's been shot anything to eat or drink, and that includes water.
Avoid Lifting Legs
Generally speaking, you shouldn't raise the legs of a gunshot victim. Injuries to the chest and abdomen may bleed more quickly as a result. Additionally, it might make breathing more difficult for the person.
If the person is awake, place them in the most comfortable sitting or lying posture. Put them in the recovery position (on their side with the top leg bent at a right angle) if they are unconscious.
Treatment Based on Wound Site
Puncture wounds include gunshot wounds. You shouldn't count on being able to distinguish between entrance and exit wounds.
The idea that one type is noticeably worse than the other is untrue. There is no accurate way to know, and it doesn't matter.
A gunshot wound could result in severe internal harm. That may result in cardiac problems, low blood pressure, and breathing problems. If they are not breathing, start CPR.
chest wounds
Heart, lung, and/or aorta injuries are possible as a result of chest trauma. This might be fatal.
A few chest gunshot wounds are seal-sucking wounds. These allow air to enter the chest.
To treat a chest wound, cover it with some kind of plastic to prevent air inhalation.3 This lessens the chance of a lung collapse.
Remove the seal if breathing difficulties worsen after you've closed the incision.
Body-related Injuries
An abdomen-related gunshot wound might result in:
extensive bleeding.
Organ injury
harm to the abdominal wall
Keep applying pressure on it. An infection may result from a wound that pierces the stomach or intestines. That's because gastrointestinal liquid or excrement have leaked into the abdominal cavity.
The abdomen may rapidly swell, as well. Even with a relatively minor puncture wound, that is still possible.
Abdominal gunshot wounds typically necessitate emergency surgery.
Leg injuries
A vascular (blood vessel) injury from a bullet to a limb is more likely to occur. Additionally, it may break bones or harm nerves.
Generally speaking, don't move a shot limb. Holding pressure will stop blood loss until medical assistance arrives.
neck wounds
If shot in the spine, paralysis may result. The carotid artery may be harmed by a wound to the front of the neck. That might stop blood from getting to the brain.
If someone has been shot in the neck or back, don't move them. Movement may harm the spinal cord and result in long-term paralysis.
Hold pressure to stop bleeding if someone has received a shot to the front of the neck.
Understanding Gunshot Injuries
Gunshot injuries are not simple. They can harm people in addition to the obvious puncture location.
Additionally, a bullet can also bounce around inside your body. And it may leave the body after doing significant damage or it may stay inside the body.
The physical harm brought on by a gunshot injury is influenced by several important factors:
* Where the injury is located
* the projectile's size
* projectile speed
These are all significant. But when it comes to the amount of damage, bullet speed is the most important component.
For instance, rifles produce projectiles that move far more quickly than those from pistols. So they frequently result in more serious injuries.
Some bullets have components that can break down (degrade) inside the body. Surgical removal is frequently necessary right away. However, it must be done cautiously to prevent more harm.
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Judy (not her real name) is still serving time but is optimistic that one day she will be free. Her son who saved her life is now about 7 years old.
(From Kumekucha archives. First published WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008. This story-part of it- hit newspaper headlines in Kenya that year.) Forward this true story and share widely if you have a sister, daughter or some woman you care about who may fall in love tomorrow and throw caution to the wind with dire consequences.
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