Exposures to Conducted Electrical Weapons (Including TASER® Devices): How Many and for How Long are Acceptable?

摘要: TASER(®) conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) are an important law-enforcement tool. The purposes of this study a) to review recent literature regarding potential pathophysiological responses applications CEWs, and other related issues b) evaluate whether enough data exist determine the acceptability longer-duration (or repeated) exposures. This is a narrative review, using multidisciplinary approach analyzing reports from physiological, legal-medical, police-strategy sources. In general, short-duration exposures CEWs result in limited effects. Longer-duration or repeated may be utilized with caution, although there currently not all types Data examined have inherent limitations. Appropriateness specific CEW usage determined by individual police agencies, applying risk/benefit analyses unique each organization. While more research recommended, initial concepts future long-duration presented. Language: en