Lethal head injury due to tear-gas cartridge gunshots has been reported. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Lethal head injury due to tear-gas cartridge gunshots.
Abstract Source:
Forensic Sci Int. 2003 Oct 14 ;137(1):45-51. PMID: 14550613
Article Affiliation:
Department of Forensic Medicine, Rouen University Hospital, 1 rue de Germont, Charles Nicolle, Rouen Cedex 76031, France. [email protected]
Abstract:
We report a fatal head injury caused by a tear-gas cartridge and point out the underestimated potential injury of this type of weapon. Gas pressure wounds and the death mechanisms are also described. A review of the literature and forensic considerations of head injury without projectile are presented.
Article Published Date : Oct 14, 2003
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Sudden Death : CK(22) : AC(5)
Problem Substances : Tear Gas : CK(6) : AC(3)
