Citation

Kunz SN, Grove C, Monticelli F. Wien. Med. Wochenschr. 2014; 164(5-6): 103-108.

Vernacular Title

Medizinische Aspekte gängiger nicht-letaler Wirkmittel.

Affiliation

IFFB Gerichtsmedizin und Forensische Neuropsychiatrie, Paris-Lodron Universität Salzburg-Linz, Ignaz-Harrer-Str. 79, 5020, Salzburg, Österreich, sebastian.kunz@sbg.ac.at.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10354-013-0251-z

PMID

24254129

Abstract

The development and provision of non-lethal weapons (NLW) allow military and law enforcement personnel to exploit gradual engagement in countering potentially hazardous threats. Chemical, kinetic and electrical weapons systems are used to curb violence in civilian crowds. With inappropriate usage, these technologies can cause potentially fatal injuries that are not only of clinical, but also of legal relevance. In this context, the practicing physician is faced with treatment as well as assessment issues of new forms of injuries. In order to assure medical care and to be able to draw competent expert's conclusions, a detailed knowledge of the medical effects of these NLW is necessary. The review at hand presents today's most popular NLW and gives an overview of their possible injury potential and required treatments.

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