title: Multi-organ effects of Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEW) -- a review.
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.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
authors.forename: Mazda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biria
authors.forename: Sudharani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bommana
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kroll
authors.forename: Dorin
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Panescu
authors.forename: Dhanunjaya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lakkireddy
mesh_terms: D057667:Conducted Energy Weapon Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000401:mortality*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016019:Survival Analysis; D015996:Survival Rate; D014781:Viscera / Q000293:injuries*