TASER electronic control devices and cardiac arrests: coincidental or causal?
elec. inj.
By:
Kroll MW, Lakkireddy DR, Stone JR, Luceri RM
Published in: Circulation 2014; 129 (1): 93-100
Patients
Endpoint
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unconsciousness
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death
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cardiovascular effects:
arrhythmia,
cardiac failure
Exposure
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touch current,
high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
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electroshock weapon/TASER
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current entry and exit points:
stated incompletely
Comments on this article
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Sheridan RD
(2014):
Letter by Sheridan regarding articles, "TASER electronic control devices can cause cardiac arrest in humans" and "TASER electronic control devices and cardiac arrests: coincidental or causal?"
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Kroll MW et al.
(2014):
Response to letter regarding article, "TASER electronic control devices and cardiac arrests: coincidental or causal?"
