Barely benign: The dangers of BB and other nonpowder guns

Retrospective study of 46 pediatric nonpowder gun injuries reveals that 85% were penetrating wounds, with 39% causing significant organ or cavity damage including intracranial hemorrhage and visceral lacerations. Despite 37% requiring surgery and 9% ICU admission, no deaths occurred, underscoring the need for comprehensive penetrating trauma workup and restricted child access to these recreational weapons.