Demonstration of Muscle Injury in Experimental Bullet Wounds

Abstract

Various macroscopic staining methods of demonstrating the extent of muscle injury in standard experimental thigh wounds of sheep due to military rifle bullets are described. 2:3:5 Triphenyl tetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining has been developed as a simple method for assessing the extent of muscle injury after wounding by a bullet. It is suggested that the injury thus demonstrated is caused by the 'cavitation' effect but additional studies are required to eliminate other possible causes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADC950134

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People

  • C. J. Ward
  • R. Phillip Scott

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Biological Staining And Labeling
  • Blood
  • Blood Vessels
  • Bullet Wounds
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Head Injuries
  • Muscle Fibers
  • Muscles
  • Penetrating Wounds
  • Tissues
  • Trauma
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Veins
  • Vena Cava
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.