A gunshot is a single discharge of a gun, typically a man-portable firearm, producing a visible flash, a powerful and loud shockwave and often chemical gunshot residue.

3 days ago · A gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of ballistic trauma resulting from a projectile, typically a bullet, fired from a firearm. This injury is characterized by the rapid transfer of kinetic energy from the …

Dec 15, 2025 · Call 911 and follow the dispatcher's instructions for a gunshot wound. Stopping the bleeding is crucial, use strong pressure or a tourniquet if trained. Gunshot wounds to the chest …

Dec 23, 2025 · Learn how to provide first aid for gunshot wounds, control bleeding, apply a tourniquet correctly, and respond before medical help arrives.

2 days ago · This article provides a comprehensive review on the management of ballistic injuries in the emergency department, including how to assess and manage gunshot wounds, how to recognize …

Apr 25, 2025 · Learn how to treat a gunshot wound using the MARCH protocol. This guide shares first-aid steps every responsible gun owner should know.

2 days ago · The driver of the vehicle drove off after the shooting, local officials said, and the victims were found with gunshot wounds by the police more than two miles away.

Nov 2, 2025 · Gunshot injuries are a type of penetrating trauma that often require imaging assessment, and this evaluation has both clinical relevance (assessment of organ damage, surgical planning, and …

3 days ago · Hysteria broke out at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne on Dec. 30 when a gunshot was fired near the food court, according to 911 calls made to police.

Mar 13, 2025 · Gunshot injuries occur when someone is shot by a bullet or other sort of projectile from a firearm. Learn more on the symptoms and treatment of gunshot wounds.