Pottker T I, Dowd M D, Howard J, DiGiulio G
Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Ann Emerg Med. 1997 Jun;29(6):818-20. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(97)70206-3.
We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who committed suicide with the use of an air rifle. We include a brief description of his clinical presentation and course, as well as radiography and autopsy findings. This case represents an uncommon mechanism of suicide with an instrument commonly possessed by adolescents and demonstrates the potential lethality of air rifles. Today's air rifles employ one of three gas-compression systems: pneumatic, spring-air or gas compression. They are capable of generating velocities between 200 and 770 feet/second, enabling pellets or BBs to penetrate skin, soft tissue, and bone. This case also highlights the need for preventive measures, including public education and legislation.
我们报告一例14岁男孩使用气枪自杀的病例。我们简要描述了他的临床表现及病程，以及影像学和尸检结果。该病例代表了一种不常见的自杀机制，使用的是青少年常用的工具，显示了气枪的潜在致死性。如今的气枪采用三种气体压缩系统之一：气动、弹簧气或气体压缩。它们能够产生每秒200至770英尺的速度，使弹丸或BB弹能够穿透皮肤、软组织和骨骼。该病例还凸显了采取预防措施的必要性，包括公众教育和立法。
