When should you not remove a bullet?

Fragments leading to impingement on a nerve or a nerve root, and bullets lying within the lumen of a vessel, resulting in a risk of ischemia or embolization, should be removed. Rare indications are lead poisoning caused by a fragment, and removal that is required for a medico-legal examination.

What happens if a BB hits your eye?

The most common injuries caused by airsoft guns are to the anterior side of the eye and include hyphema, corneal abrasion and corneal edema. Hyphema is defined as the accumulation of blood in the portion between the cornea and the colored iris. If not treated on time, it can lead to glaucoma in later life.

How big is a beebee?

A BB gun is a type of air gun designed to shoot metallic spherical projectiles called BBs (not to be confused with similar-looking bearing balls), which are approximately the same size as BB-size lead birdshot used on shotguns (0.180 in or 4.6 mm in diameter).

Is it safe to leave bullets in the body?

In fact some bullets/shrapnel have been kept inside the body because removing them could possibly kill the patient, the main reason they remove bullets is if its close to a major artery or organ and could potential cause damage if left inside. Lead bullets can be safely left in the body, despite lead being poisonous.

Is it better to remove a bullet or have it removed?

The decision to remove a bullet is dependent on where it is in the body. It is a risk vs benefit evaluation each time. If no surgery is necessary other than removing the bullet they may choose to observe and see how the body reacts. The surgery is a greater risk than the bullet staying in.

What are the risks of removing a bullet from a patient?

If they have to go in to do repairs anyway, which is usually the case, then it is usually more of a benefit to remove the bullet because of the risk for infection. There are also other risks such as the bullet moving, going into a blood vessel and causing a clot, etc.

What happens if you carry a bullet in your pocket?

Now, carrying the bullet still has dangers. If it slips in position, it could create unforeseen problems. And the metals in bullets (especially lead) can leach into the bloodstream and poison you. In modern times, doctors will try to remove the bullet, if possible.