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Firearm-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries In Adults: A Scoping Review., Gabriel Reyes, Ron Gadot, Lara Ouellette, Shervin H Nouri, Shankar P Gopinath, Akash J Patel
Firearm-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries In Adults: A Scoping Review., Gabriel Reyes, Ron Gadot, Lara Ouellette, Shervin H Nouri, Shankar P Gopinath, Akash J Patel
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Firearm-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) has emerged as a significant public health issue in the United States, coinciding with a rapid increase in gun-related deaths. This scoping review aims to update our understanding of firearm-related TBI in adult populations.
METHODS: A comprehensive search of 6 online databases yielded 22 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The reviewed studies predominantly focused on young adult men who were victims of assault, although other vulnerable populations were also affected.
RESULTS: Key factors in evaluating patients with firearm-related TBI included low Glasgow Coma Scale scores, central nervous system involvement, hypotension, and …