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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2009;20(5): 590-592. |
| A Case of Penetrating Eye Injury Induced by Taser Gun |
| Kyung Hye Park, Woo Jeong Kim, Young Joon Kang, Ju Ok Park, Woong Kang, Sung Geun Lee |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. kh0704@nate.com |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Taser guns are considered less lethal weapon than pistols.
However, several cases and animal experiments reported injuries associated with Taser guns. This report describes the case of a patient who suffered a penetrating eye injury after being shot by a Taser gun. It is important for the emergency physician to understand potential injuries that can be caused by Taser guns. |
| Key words:
Penetrating eye injuries, Taser gun |
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