Firearm injuries have increased, unfortunately, exponentially in our country.

This increase in injuries has increased the need for the healthcare team, both in the pre-hospital and in-hospital settings, to have a general understanding of the injuries that can occur in victims in order to carry out an appropriate assessment, management and transfer plan.

Another important factor to consider is the medicolegal and forensic implications that impact health care.

You can review the full infographic here: Shotgun wound classification