Less Lethal Weapon Injuries

Impact Weapons - Shotgun

What do you see for possible injuries in this subject?

  • Lung
    • Lung sounds?
    • Difficulty breathing?  
    • Pulse Oximetry (SPO2)?
  • Spine
    • Tenderness?
    • Motor functions?
    • Sensory?
  • Kidney
    • Blood in urine?

How would you treat this patient?

  • Items to consider?
  • C-Spine precautions
    • Collar
    • Board
  • O2 – with that particular injury to the right posterior lung, it would be prudent to monitor vital signs including lung sounds at five minute intervals for any changes