Analysis of death cases involved in TASER in the State of Maryland / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
; (6): 353-357, 2011.
Artigo
em Chinês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-983680
Biblioteca responsável:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the features of autopsy cases involved in electronic weapon (TASER) in the State of Maryland, and to discuss the appraisable points.@*METHODS@#Thirteen autopsy cases involving TASER were collected from 2004 to 2011 in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of Maryland. All the cases include detailed scene investigations, complete autopsy, toxicological analysis and histopathological examination. Statistical analysis were conducted including general information of victim, type of TASER, type of contact, toxicological results, manner and cause of death.@*RESULTS@#Majority of victims were male with an acute onset of agitated and delusional behavior. Drugs were often involved. Deaths were attributed to multiple factors.@*CONCLUSION@#Most of cases involved in TASER resulted from multiple fatal factors. Further researches are needed for the principal mechanism. Thorough scene investigation and complete autopsy examination play crucial role in evaluation of such cases.
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Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
Problema de saúde:
Meta 3.5 Prevenção e tratamento do consumo de substâncias psicoativas
Base de dados:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Fenciclidina
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Autopsia
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Índices de Gravidade do Trauma
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Maryland
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Causas de Morte
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Cocaína
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
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Patologia Legal
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Lesões por Armas de Eletrochoque
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Norte
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo