The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice
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J Am Board Fam Pract · Mar 1997
Review Case ReportsPenetrating BB shot head wound in an asymptomatic 9-year-old girl: the ultimate teaching moment.
Air rifle BB injuries represent a common type of childhood accident. The purpose of this case report is to encourage all providers of pediatric care to include nonpowder firearm safety education with standard well-child anticipatory guidance. ⋯ Firearm education is not a standard part of every well-child encounter. Injuries by all types of firearms are increasing at epidemic rates. Questioning about the accessibility of both powder- and non-powder-based weapons (ie, air rifle) and providing routine safety education should become the standard of care at all well-child encounters.