Presentation
ETOH intoxication and taser done.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
TASER to scalp
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Taser barb within the right occipital scalp.
From the case:
TASER to scalp
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Taser barb within the right occipital scalp. Small left frontal scalp contusion (not shown).
Case Discussion
TASER used by law enforcement to control ETOH intoxication.