J Korean Soc Emerg Med.
2009 Oct;20(5):590-592.
A Case of Penetrating Eye Injury Induced by Taser Gun
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. kh0704@nate.com
Abstract
- Taser guns are considered less lethal weapon than pistols. However, several cases and animal experiments reported injuries associated with Taser guns. This report describes the case of a patient who suffered a penetrating eye injury after being shot by a Taser gun. It is important for the emergency physician to understand potential injuries that can be caused by Taser guns.
