Lost and found: a unique foregut gastrointestinal bullet embolism.

Bullet embolism is a rare phenomenon where a bullet migrates from its original point of entry to a distant site within the body. This brief report describes a case of a bullet embolism entering the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through the posterior oropharynx. The patient initially presented with a gunshot wound to the left scapula, and the bullet was later identified in the GI tract.

Retained bullets: to remove or not to remove? Lessons from two clinical scenarios with intracardiac bullet embolization.

Firearm-related injuries in the USA are increasing, with over 105,000 cases annually. Gunshot wounds (GSWs), especially those involving retained bullets, present complex challenges due to bullet trajectories and embolization risks. This study reviews two cases of bullet emboli, focusing on bullet localization strategies and timing of removal.

Case report: Selective operative management of zone 3 carotid artery transection.

Introduction: Penetrating carotid artery injury is rare and particularly uncommon in zone 3 of the vessel. Due to anatomical challenges to open operative management in zone 3, there are minimal treatment recommendations for this highly morbid condition. The urgency associated with understanding proper management of this traumatic injury is further supported by the nearly 100 % rate of fatality in untreated penetrating carotid artery injuries.

The Use of Art to Develop Holistic Nurses and Clinical Judgment: An Educational Intervention.

Artwork can be used to practice the development of holistic care for nursing students. This activity was designed for senior nursing students to develop their holistic nursing skills through a series of in-class activities while viewing Frida Kahlo's . This study's aim was to design an educational experience to develop a more holistic approach to caring for patients for nursing students.

Faculty Behaviors and Beliefs About Teaching Gun Violence Prevention in Undergraduate Nursing Programs.

Background: Gun violence is a public health crisis, but nurses report receiving little education related to gun violence prevention (GVP).

Purpose: This study aimed to describe undergraduate nursing faculty teaching behaviors and perceptions related to GVP and explore factors associated with teaching it.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used.