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Electronic gun (Taser) injuries.

G J Ordog, J Wasserberger, T Schlater

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |January 1, 1987
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    Taser (conducted energy weapon) use resulted in significantly lower long-term morbidity and mortality rates compared to .38 Special firearms. Tasered individuals experienced fewer severe complications, indicating relative safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Medicine
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Law enforcement agencies utilize conducted energy weapons (CEWs), such as Tasers, for suspect immobilization.
    • CEWs are increasingly employed as an alternative to conventional firearms during police encounters.
    • Assessing the comparative safety of CEWs versus firearms is crucial for public health and policy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the long-term morbidity and mortality rates of individuals subjected to Taser deployment versus those shot with .38 Special firearms.
    • To identify and quantify complications associated with Taser use in a law enforcement context.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective comparative study involving 218 patients subjected to Taser deployment and 22 patients shot with .38 Special firearms.

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  • Analysis of medical records to assess long-term health outcomes, including morbidity and mortality.
  • Documentation of complications specific to Taser wounds.

    • Main Results:

    • Significantly lower long-term morbidity (0% vs. 50%) and mortality (1.4% vs. 50%) rates were observed in Taser recipients compared to firearm victims (P < .05).
    • Taser-related complications included contusions, abrasions, lacerations (38%), mild rhabdomyolysis (1%), and testicular torsion (0.5%).
    • Hospitalization for Taser recipients was primarily due to pre-existing conditions, not the Taser deployment itself.

    Conclusions:

    • Conducted energy weapons (Tasers) demonstrate a significantly lower risk profile regarding long-term morbidity and mortality when compared to conventional firearms.
    • Taser use appears to be a relatively safe option in law enforcement compared to firearms, with manageable complication rates.
    • Further research into CEW safety and efficacy in diverse populations and scenarios is warranted.