Multi-organ effects of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW) -- a review

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010:2010:1266-70. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2010.5626415.

Abstract

Since the introduction of the Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW) several studies have been conducted and multiple reports have been published on safety of these devices from a medical point of view. Use of these devices in different situations and reported deaths attracts media attention and causes general anxiety around these devices. These devices have several limitations- such as rate of fire or maximum effective range in comparison to fire arms. Here we wish to review medical publications regarding the safety of these devices based on different systems.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conducted Energy Weapon Injuries / epidemiology*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Multiple Trauma / mortality*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Survival Analysis
  • Survival Rate
  • Viscera / injuries*