Gunshots and Stab Wound

Gunshots and stab wound do seldom occur, these may occur as a result of deliberate criminal activity or as a result of an accidental discharge from a firearm.

Gunshots and stab wound are severe physical injuries to the body as a result of the use of a projectile (i.e. bullets) from a firearm, or the use of knife, axe, sword, dagger dangerous weapons to inflict injuries and damage to the vital organs of the body.

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The physical damage to the body may include:

Gunshots and stab wound may lead to severe loss of blood due to uncontrolled bleeding
Broken bones
Vital organ damage (i.e. heart, lungs, kidney, liver, intestines, etc.)
Infection of the wound
Incapacitated, inability to move part or all of the body.

Factors that may lead to gunshot and stab wound includes the following:

Incursion by thieves and intruders.
Criminal activities within and around the neighborhood.
Riots and the use of force by the security operatives.
Periods of unrest, communal clashes, and wars.
Illegal drug trade may lead to gunshot and stab wound i.e due to rival gangs fighting each other.
Illegal use of unlicensed firearms.
Substance misuse including drugs and alcohol.
Failed suicide attempts.
Poor mental health may lead to gunshot and stab wound
Youth idleness and restiveness.
The inability of the government to properly regulate firearm laws.

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In case of a gunshot and stab wound, what do you do?

This is a difficult situation, try to be calm, and be in charge of your emotions.
Keep the patient quietly lying on his back to avoid further injuries and pain.
Give him nothing by mouth.
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing, and bandage it firmly in place.
Contact the medics right away.
Transfer him/her to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Always keep him/her in a lying-down position with a pillow under the knees.
When an abdominal organ is injured and is visible or protruding through the wound, cover the area with a sterile dressing and keep it moist.
By using warm water.
Carry the patient to a hospital in a lying-down position.
Your goal is to stop further damage and to control bleeding as much as possible until you get to the hospital.
Cover the hole immediately with your hand and apply a suitable airtight dressing, if the gunshots and stab wound occur on the chest.
If the wound is large, place your hands on both sides of the laceration and gently push the tissues together.
Get the victim to a hospital as soon as possible any delay may be dangerous.
You can give artificial respiration using the mouth-to-mouth technique if necessary.

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Prevention of Gunshots and Stab Wound

The use of your instincts and common sense is pivotal in the prevention of gunshots and stab wound by avoiding troubled spots.
Where you choose to live has a huge influence on your safety and security.
Security personnel should always wear bullets prove vest.
Government should enforce stricter laws on the use of firearms, and the issuance of licensed guns to its citizenry. Though this may not have a serious impact, is a good step in the right direction.
Reduce firearm access to youth and individuals who are at risk of harming themselves or others.
In order to avoid gunshots and stab wound, training and retraining should be made mandatory for citizens with licensed guns.
Licensed gun owners should be thought how to store their guns in a secure and safe place. Away from young people and other criminally minded family members.
Government should invest in job creation and engage the youth in community development programs.
Both the government and the citizens should be involved in the economic development of the community, to reduce youth idleness and restiveness.
The neighborhood that is known to be notorious for the use of illicit drugs should be avoided altogether.
Avoid riots and demonstration scenes in order to avoid stray bullets, these would help in preventing gunshots and stab wound.
Unless absolutely necessary avoid staying late into the night.
Stop drug and alcohol abuse.
Both the government and non-government organizations should invest in the mental health and the general well being of its populace.
Avoid walking in the mountains, woods and the countryside alone, go in groups or in the company of friends and family.
Never urge, with a law enforcement agent, obey the instructions first, others will follow.