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Is it possible to sustain a gunshot to the head and not notice it?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Yes : If one was shot multiple times or other serious trauma occurred a GSW to head might be missed. ( due to other distracting injuries/pain). But clearly this would be a rare exception. More philosophically, if one is shot in the head and dies did he or she "notice it" ?

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/30/2017

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