Abstract
This article describes the wounding potential of pistol crossbows to prepare nurses who may have to provide immediate care for patients with injuries from these inexpensive and readily available weapons.
MeSH terms
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Emergency Nursing / methods*
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Emergency Treatment* / methods
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Emergency Treatment* / nursing
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Humans
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Nursing Assessment / methods
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Occupational Health
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Sports Equipment / adverse effects*
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Sports Equipment / legislation & jurisprudence
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Triage / methods
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United Kingdom
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Wounds, Stab* / etiology
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Wounds, Stab* / therapy