How to Live in Nigeria

In this third and final part, Dr. Adedoyin explains the considerations hospitals make before admitting and/or treating someone with a gunshot injury. He also reveals how, contrary to popular opinion, the police can actually be helpful in such situations.

Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Adedoyin. Here we cover the major do's and don'ts of managing gunshot wounds, and he dispells common myths.

Part 1 of our discussion with Dr. Adedoyin - the most important steps in managing gunshot wounds.

In Nigeria, far too many people die from a lack of basic first aid treatment before getting medical care - in the worst-case scenario, someone has been shot, and the hospital is not readily accessible.

What are the best first aid practices that can be applied in the case of such an emergency? Dr. Adedoyin, a Nigerian surgeon who has years of experience treating gunshot wounds walks us through the most important steps to take to keep a gunshot victim alive until proper medical services is accessed.