TASER Injuries 

Clinical Management Options

EMT-B
• Place in position of comfort
• Oxygen target SpO2 92% – 96%  
• Remove the barbs
• Do not remove barbed dart from sensitive areas (head, neck, hands, feet or genitals)
Paramedic
• Consider obtaining an EKG
Consult Online Medical Control as Needed

Pearls

  • Patients can fall when being tased- please evaluate for additional injuries