Introduction to Gunshot Injury Rehabilitation

Course overview

Gunshot injuries are one of the most common injury patterns in conflict settings with civilians becoming more vulnerable in 21st-century armed conflicts. Gunshot injuries are high-energy injuries which can cause significant tissue damage paralysis or death. The extent of the injury depends on a number of factors. Rehabilitation professionals should have an understanding of the potential consequences of gunshot injuries and appropriate management strategies throughout each phase of rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes. This course provides an overview of the impact of gunshot injuries and lists key knowledge areas for rehabilitation professionals. Before this course you might find it helpful to complete Zafer Altunbezel's Evidence-Based Pain Assessment in Displaced Persons and Evidence-Based Management of Pain for Displaced Persons. This course aims to provide an introduction to gunshot injuries including epidemiology injury classification mechanism of injury and potential primary and secondary complications.