Alcohol and fatal penetration of the cranium by an airgun pellet—a case study from Poland
Highlights • People should not underestimate the injury caused by an air weapon • A small external wound is often misleading • Highly intoxicated with alcohol may alter the perception of pain • A victim may not be aware of the damage to brain structures and die after a while
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-02-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-023-00332-7 |