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Study of Deaths Following Electro Muscular Disruption

Publication year: 2011 | Cataloged on: Jul. 07, 2011

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  • 025088

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  • 2011
  • 74 pages

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  • Weapons
Thumbnail preview ANNOTATION: Deaths related to the use of conducted energy devices (CEDs) are examined. Topics discussed include: continued use of CEDs by law enforcement; potential for moderate, severe, or secondary injury; cardiac rhythm issues; respiratory and metabolic issues; CEDs as contributors to stress; excited delirium; safety margins of CEDs; prolonged exposure; research associated with a decision to use a CED; post-event medical care; considerations in death investigation; and considerations in death certification. Appendixes include: glossary; how a TASER conducted energy weapon works; definitions for cause, mechanism, and manner of death; and the use-of-force continuum.
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