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Citation |
Bleetman A, Steyn R, Lee C. Emerg. Med. J. 2004; 21(2): 136-140. |
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Affiliation |
Emergency Department, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK. bleetman@enterprise.net |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2004, BMJ Publishing Group) |
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DOI |
unavailable |
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14988334 |
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Abstract |
The Taser is a development of the stun gun. It has recently been introduced into British policing as a "less lethal" weapon to fill the operational gap between the baton and the gun for controlling potentially dangerous and violent suspects. It is inevitable that "tasered" victims will be brought to hospitals. A review of clinical experience with electronic weaponry is presented. Suggestions for managing "tasered" subjects are provided. Language: en |