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Monday, November 08, 2010
Moratorium on Taser Use? Police defend device
As the death toll of persons tased by police rises, Amnesty International and others have called for a moratorium. Police argue the devices are valuable tools.
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I'm not familiar with Tasers, but I do know defibrillators. I thought peace officers were required to be CPR and AED certified? I would think life saving measures were attempted after the officers realized a medical emergency had developed.
As far as a subduing tool, better a non-invasive electric shock than a lead opening. Too much volume loss with the latter.
The presumption of terminable lethal arrhythmia in these cases is probably wishful thinking . . . the assumption that an arrhythmia is initiated by the Taser is also questionable. Most of these hearts have preexisting significant problems ---- lifestyle wages.
Medical emergencies are an unpleasant sideline in my work. A triggered arrhythmia was the only thing that made sense. But you're correct, it's only an assumption. Just the same, when signs of life are absent it's time to start compressing and using an automated defibrillator if available.
Thanks to Ridway & 44. Wish I knew enough about arrythmia and defibrilators to make an intelligent comment. I do, however like the term/concept "lifestyle wages."
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I'm not familiar with Tasers, but I do know defibrillators. I thought peace officers were required to be CPR and AED certified? I would think life saving measures were attempted after the officers realized a medical emergency had developed.
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The presumption of terminable lethal arrhythmia in these cases is probably wishful thinking . . . the assumption that an arrhythmia is initiated by the Taser is also questionable. Most of these hearts have preexisting significant problems ---- lifestyle wages.
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