Toy Guns, Real Danger: An Update on Pediatric Injury Patterns Related to Nonpowder Weapons
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In brief
In brief
Cross-sectional study analyzing pediatric injuries from nonpowder weapons (BB and air guns) using the Kids' Inpatient Database across 2006, 2009, and 2012. Research examines demographic patterns and injury characteristics in children, addressing the increased injury potential from design changes in these weapons.
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Background
Design changes of nonpowder guns, including BB and air guns, have significantly increased their potential to injure. We sought to characterize the demographics of children injured with nonpowder weapons and the specific injuries suffered.
Methods
A cross-sectional analysis of the study years 2006, 2009, and 2012 was performed by combining the Kids' Inpatient Database into a single dataset. We identified cases (age