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The Taser weapon: a new emergency medicine problem.

E M Koscove

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Taser weapons, used in law enforcement and self-defense, present new emergency medicine challenges. Review covers Taser injuries, electrical effects, and clinical considerations for medical professionals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Emergency Medicine
    • Forensic Science
    • Electrical Engineering

    Background:

    • Increasing use of conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) in law enforcement and self-defense.
    • Need for comprehensive understanding of CEW effects and associated injuries.
    • Emergence of CEW-related incidents as a significant issue in emergency departments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the characteristics and effects of Taser devices.
    • To discuss the clinical aspects and management of Taser-related injuries.
    • To highlight Taser injuries as a growing concern in emergency medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of weapon description, ballistic, and electrical properties.
    • Analysis of clinical Taser injury cases.
    • Discussion of injury mechanisms and management strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Taser use involves both ballistic (barbs) and electrical injury potentials.
    • Clinical issues include barb removal, electrical current effects (e.g., ventricular fibrillation), and fall-related trauma.
    • Potential interactions with implanted cardiac devices require consideration.

    Conclusions:

    • Taser injuries represent a novel and escalating problem for emergency medicine.
    • Medical professionals must be prepared to manage diverse Taser-related injuries.
    • Further research and clinical guidelines are needed for optimal patient care.

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