Nonsurgical management of cardiac missiles

Jillian A. Klein; Jeffrey E. Nowak; Jamie S. Sutherell; Derek S. Wheeler

doi:10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181c39a39

Nonsurgical management of cardiac missiles

Jillian A. Klein, Jeffrey E. Nowak, Jamie S. Sutherell, Derek S. Wheeler

Pediatrics

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Abstract

Modern air-powered pellet guns are capable of propelling their projectiles at velocities of 250 to 930 ft/s depending on their propulsion system-rivaling traditional small caliber firearms in the potential for serious soft tissue injuries. Management decisions regarding thoracic/cardiac pellet gun injuries must be based on the presentation and stability of the patient and the location of the retained pellet. We present a report of the nonsurgical management of an 8-year-old girl with a retained pericardial pellet and small stable effusion.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	36-38
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric emergency care
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181c39a39
State	Published - Jan 2010

Keywords

Cardiac missile
Firearms
Foreign bodies
Gunshot wounds
Pericardium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Emergency Medicine

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