Latest Publications on Taser death
[Analysis of death cases involved in TASER in the State of Maryland].
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the features of autopsy cases involved in ...
Ripple MG, Zhang X, Shen YW, Fowler D, Li L,
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Oct;27(5):353-7.

Acidosis and catecholamine evaluation following simulated law enforcement "use of force" encounters.
OBJECTIVES: Law enforcement authorities are often charged with controlling ...
Ho JD, Dawes DM, Nelson RS, Lundin EJ, Ryan FJ, Overton KG, Zeiders AJ, Miner JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00813.x
Acad Emerg Med. 2010 Jul;17(7):e60-8.

Effect of an electronic control device exposure on a methamphetamine-intoxicated animal model.
OBJECTIVES: Because of the prevalence of methamphetamine abuse worldwide, ...
Dawes DM, Ho JD, Cole JB, Reardon RF, Lundin EJ, Terwey KS, Falvey DG, Miner JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00708.x
Acad Emerg Med. 2010 Apr;17(4):436-43.

Deaths in custody: are some due to electronic control devices (including TASER devices) or excited delirium?
Deaths have occurred after law-enforcement incidents involving ...
Jauchem JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2008.05.011
J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 Jan;17(1):1-7. Epub 2008 Aug 9.

Human research review of the TASER electronic control device.
TASER Electronic Control Devices have become mainstream methods of ...
Ho JD, Dawes DM, Heegaard WG, Miner JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5334540
Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009;2009:3181-3.

Coexistence of anomalous m. peroneus tertius and longitudinal tear in the m. peroneus brevis tendon.
The longitudinal tear in the m. peroneus brevis tendon is frequently ...
Taser F, Shafiq Q, Toker S,
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi. 2009;20(3):165-8.

Repeated or long-duration TASER electronic control device exposures: acidemia and lack of respiration.
Conducted energy weapons (CEWs), such as TASER devices, may be applied to ...
Jauchem JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12024-009-9126-4
Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2010 Mar;6(1):46-53.

Review article: Emergency Department implications of the TASER.
The TASER is a conducted electricity device currently being introduced to ...
Robb M, Close B, Furyk J, Aitken P,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-6723.2009.01194.x
Emerg Med Australas. 2009 Aug;21(4):250-8.

Physiologic effects of the TASER after exercise.
OBJECTIVES: Incidents of sudden death following TASER exposure are poorly ...
Vilke GM, Sloane CM, Suffecool A, Kolkhorst FW, Neuman TS, Castillo EM, Chan TC,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00458.x
Acad Emerg Med. 2009 Aug;16(8):704-10. Epub 2009 Jul 10.

Unexpected arrest-related deaths in america: 12 months of open source surveillance.
INTRODUCTION: Sudden, unexpected arrest-related death (ARD) has been ...
Ho JD, Heegaard WG, Dawes DM, Natarajan S, Reardon RF, Miner JR,
West J Emerg Med. 2009 May;10(2):68-73.

Presenting rhythm in sudden deaths temporally proximate to discharge of TASER conducted electrical weapons.
OBJECTIVES: Sudden deaths proximate to use of conducted electrical weapons ...
Swerdlow CD, Fishbein MC, Chaman L, Lakkireddy DR, Tchou P,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00432.x
Acad Emerg Med. 2009 Aug;16(8):726-39. Epub 2009 May 15.

Absence of electrocardiographic change after prolonged application of a conducted electrical weapon in physically exhausted adults.
BACKGROUND: Conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) are used by law ...
Ho JD, Dawes DM, Heegaard WG, Calkins HG, Moscati RM, Miner JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2009.03.023
J Emerg Med. 2011 Nov;41(5):466-72. Epub 2009 May 13.

Relation of Taser (electrical stun gun) deployment to increase in in-custody sudden deaths.
Despite controversy concerning their safety, use of electrical stun guns ...
Lee BK, Vittinghoff E, Whiteman D, Park M, Lau LL, Tseng ZH,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.11.046
Am J Cardiol. 2009 Mar 15;103(6):877-80. Epub 2009 Jan 21.

Taser X26 discharges in swine: ventricular rhythm capture is dependent on discharge vector.
BACKGROUND: Data from our previous studies indicate that Taser X26 stun ...
Valentino DJ, Walter RJ, Dennis AJ, Margeta B, Starr F, Nagy KK, Bokhari F, Wiley DE, Joseph KT, Roberts RR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TA.0b013e31818bc17a
J Trauma. 2008 Dec;65(6):1478-85; discussion 1485-7.

The neuroendocrine effects of the TASER X26: a brief report.
INTRODUCTION: Law enforcement officers use conducted electrical weapons ...
Dawes D, Ho J, Miner J,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2008.09.015
Forensic Sci Int. 2009 Jan 10;183(1-3):14-9. Epub 2008 Nov 18.

Taser and Taser associated injuries: a case series.
Taser devices were introduced in 1974 and are increasingly used by law ...
Mangus BE, Shen LY, Helmer SD, Maher J, Smith RS,
Am Surg. 2008 Sep;74(9):862-5.

Uncommon cause of death: the use of taser guns in South Florida. Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA. kpidgeon@mhs.net Pidgeon KC, Bragg S, Ball K, Meltzer T,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2007.04.024
J Emerg Nurs. 2008 Aug;34(4):305-7. Epub 2008 Mar 7.

Fortuitous therapeutic effect of Taser shock for a patient in atrial fibrillation.
Neuromuscular incapacitating devices are used by law enforcement and ...
Richards KA, Kleuser LP, Kluger J,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2008.04.023
Ann Emerg Med. 2008 Dec;52(6):686-8. Epub 2008 Jun 2.

15-Second conducted electrical weapon exposure does not cause core temperature elevation in non-environmentally stressed resting adults.
INTRODUCTION: Conducted electrical weapons (CEW) are being incorporated ...
Dawes DM, Ho JD, Johnson MA, Lundin E, Janchar TA, Miner JR,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2007.09.014
Forensic Sci Int. 2008 Apr 7;176(2-3):253-7. Epub 2007 Nov 5.

Physiological effects of a conducted electrical weapon on human subjects.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Sudden death after a conducted electrical weapon exposure ...
Vilke GM, Sloane CM, Bouton KD, Kolkhorst FW, Levine SD, Neuman TS, Castillo EM, Chan TC,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2007.05.004
Ann Emerg Med. 2007 Nov;50(5):569-75. Epub 2007 Aug 24.

Taser use in restraint-related deaths.
OBJECTIVE: The Taser is an electric weapon capable of releasing ...
Strote J, Range Hutson H,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10903120600884863
Prehosp Emerg Care. 2006 Oct-Dec;10(4):447-50.

Three-dimensional volume rendering of tibiofibular joint space and quantitative analysis of change in volume due to tibiofibular syndesmosis diastases.
OBJECTIVE: The diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injuries is made by various ...
Taser F, Shafiq Q, Ebraheim NA,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0101-9
Skeletal Radiol. 2006 Dec;35(12):935-41. Epub 2006 Mar 15.

Anatomy of lateral ankle ligaments and their relationship to bony landmarks.
This study was designed to determine and describe precise anatomy of the ...
Taser F, Shafiq Q, Ebraheim NA,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-006-0112-1
Surg Radiol Anat. 2006 Aug;28(4):391-7. Epub 2006 Apr 27.

Cardiovascular and physiologic effects of conducted electrical weapon discharge in resting adults.
OBJECTIVES: The TASER is a conducted electrical weapon (CEW) that has been ...
Ho JD, Miner JR, Lakireddy DR, Bultman LL, Heegaard WG,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1197/j.aem.2006.01.017
Acad Emerg Med. 2006 Jun;13(6):589-95. Epub 2006 Mar 21.

Anatomical evaluation and clinical importance of the tibiofibular syndesmosis ligaments.
The aim of this study was to describe the detailed anatomical arrangement ...
Ebraheim NA, Taser F, Shafiq Q, Yeasting RA,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-006-0077-0
Surg Radiol Anat. 2006 May;28(2):142-9. Epub 2006 Feb 7.

Enlarged perforating branch of peroneal artery and extra crural fascia in close relationship with the tibiofibular syndesmosis.
We found an extremely large perforating branch of peroneal artery in an ...
Taser F, Shafiq Q, Ebraheim NA, Yeasting RA,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00276-005-0047-y
Surg Radiol Anat. 2006 Mar;28(1):108-11. Epub 2005 Oct 7.

Withdrawal of taser electroshock devices: too much, too soon. Bozeman WP,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2005.04.029
Ann Emerg Med. 2005 Sep;46(3):300-1.

Discussion of "Effects of the taser in fatalities involving police confrontation". Allen TB,
J Forensic Sci. 1992 Jul;37(4):956-8.

Effects of the Taser in fatalities involving police confrontation.
Sixteen deaths associated with the use of the Taser were examined. All ...
Kornblum RN, Reddy SK,
J Forensic Sci. 1991 Mar;36(2):434-8.


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