A Case of Penetrating Eye Injury Induced by Taser Gun.
- Author:
Kyung Hye PARK
1
;
Woo Jeong KIM
;
Young Joon KANG
;
Ju Ok PARK
;
Woong KANG
;
Sung Geun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. kh0704@nate.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Penetrating eye injuries;
Taser gun
- MeSH:
Animal Experimentation;
Emergencies;
Eye Injuries, Penetrating;
Firearms;
Humans;
Weapons
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2009;20(5):590-592
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
