Biography
Biography: Daniel Phung
Abstract
Use of conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) is increasingly common in law enforcement worldwide. CEWs have infrequently been associated with significant injury; advocates for CEWs suggest that underlying psychiatric and substance abuse profiles are more likely to be at the root of adverse effects. Previously associated injuries from TASER use include simple superficial injuries (contusions, abrasions) to complications of fall, rhabdomyolysis, spinal fractures, testicular torsion, miscarriage and formation of cataracts. Internal visceral injury is thought less probable given the diminutive size of the taser barbs. We present a
case of pneumothorax post TASER discharge.