Stun gun shock to head may cause seizures, doctors warn

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A police officer who was mistakenly hit in the head by a stun gun suffered seizures, Canadian doctors reported on Monday.

The officer was in his 30s and previously in good health. He was hit by a Taser shot meant for a suspect involved in a police chase, Dr. Richard Wennberg and co-authors from Toronto Western Hospital and the University of Toronto reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.


The Irony of it all.


"Our report shows that a Taser shot to the head may result in brain-specific complications. It also suggests that seizure should be added to the list of Taser-related adverse events."
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The stun gun was fired once, sending two barbed darts into the officer's upper back and back of the head, according to police records.
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After the officer was hit, he collapsed, lost consciousness and was not breathing, the doctors reported.

His eyes rolled upward, he was foaming at the mouth and his arms and legs jerked for about one minute. He was confused for several minutes.
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A neurological assessment of the patient diagnosed mild traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome related to the head impact from the Taser shot or falling to the ground during the seizure.

The patient has not had any more seizures since the incident more than one year ago.

He continues to have symptoms of anxiety, difficulties concentrating, irritability, dizziness and persistent headaches, the researchers said in describing his treatment.


Honest it's just a star trek stun gun ! Nothing bad happens when you hit the wrong guy ! What could possibly go wrong ?

Yeah right. Permanent brain damage from this thing. I'd rather get shot in the leg with a bullet than tasered, thanks just the same. I'm sure the cop feels the same way.

Wait for Taser Corp to sue the doctors for daring to defame their precious toy and hurting their bottom line.