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Lesions Induced by Tasers of Type Taser®

M Schwartz, P.-N. Carron, B Yersin, M Pasquier

Forensic Science Seminar · 2015 · Volume 5 · Issue 3 · pp. 90–95

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Electrical impulse guns (Les pistolets à impulsion électrique, PIE) are increasingly used in Europe in recent years, the most famous being the model Taser ® . Scientifi c knowledge about PIE and their potential effects remains limited. We conducted a literature review to assess the potential implications of their use in terms of safety, morbidity and mortality. A unique exhibition in a healthy individual can generally be considered somewhat dangerous. Subjects at risk of complications are individuals exposed to multiple shocks, people under the infl uence of psychoactive substances, those who show signs of extreme agitation, or individuals with medical comorbidities. The range of complications that can occur during exposure is broad and includes injuries caused by the impacts of the electrodes, the injuries to the fall induced transient paralysis or cardiovascular complications. In this context, those exposed should be examined carefully, and any injuries should be excluded.

Keywords: Conducted electronic weapon; Incapacitating device; Electronic control device; Taser®; Forensic science

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