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What would be done in the er for someone who has suffered a gun shot wound?
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Save life and limb: The risk to the persons life is the first priority using er measures for this. The risk to integrity of arms and legs follows along with things like abdominal bleeding and damage to the brain. These all require a multi-disciplinary approach to improve in a stepwise manner the condition of the victim. There are well established triage protocols in all ers for this situation.
Answered 8/16/2012
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