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[Medical aspects of common non-lethal weapons].

Authors :
Kunz SN
Grove C
Monticelli F
Source :
Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) [Wien Med Wochenschr] 2014 Mar; Vol. 164 (5-6), pp. 103-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Nov 20.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The development and provision of non-lethal weapons (NLW) allow military and law enforcement personnel to exploit gradual engagement in countering potentially hazardous threats. Chemical, kinetic and electrical weapons systems are used to curb violence in civilian crowds. With inappropriate usage, these technologies can cause potentially fatal injuries that are not only of clinical, but also of legal relevance. In this context, the practicing physician is faced with treatment as well as assessment issues of new forms of injuries. In order to assure medical care and to be able to draw competent expert's conclusions, a detailed knowledge of the medical effects of these NLW is necessary. The review at hand presents today's most popular NLW and gives an overview of their possible injury potential and required treatments.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1563-258X
Volume :
164
Issue :
5-6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24254129
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-013-0251-z