Pathophysiologic Changes due to TASER(R) Devices Versus Excited Delirium: Potential Relevance to Deaths-in-Custody? review

Endpoint

• effects on the cardiovascular system
• effects on respiratory systems
• electrical injuries: exited delirium, death in custody, pathophysiology (hyperkalemia, rhabdomyolysis, acidosis, blood lactate, body temperature)

Exposure

• • touch current
• • electric injuries/electrocution
  • electroshock weapon/TASER
• • high voltage