A Study of Fire-Arm Injuries in District Haripur, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: Study of firearm injuries of cases brought and treated at DHQ Teaching Hospital Haripur to know rate of morbidity, mortality and full recovery.

Study Design: Original study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the District Headquarter Teaching Hospital, Haripur from 1^st Jan, 2009 to 31^st Dec, 2010.

Materials and Methods: All living victims of firearm injury brought and admitted in DHQ Hospital Haripur in during this period were included in this study, ward records, police investigation reports and discharge reports were made part of this study, Performa were made and filled directly from these reports.

Results: A total 110 victims of firearm injuries were admitted and treated in DHQ Hospital Haripur from 1^st Jan, 2009 to 31^st Dec, 2010. Most affected age group was 10 to 30 years (70%), male to female ratio was 9:1. Victims from rural area were 65% while 35% were from urban areas. Most affected body region was Abdomen & Pelvis. Full recovery occurred in 74.54% cases, some degree of disability occurred in 13.63% and death occurred in 8.18% cases.