1-9. Taser Dart Removal

Consider scene safety and medic safety, even with police present. The patient with embedded darts is at high risk for AMS, and for having injuries from an altercation or from a Taser-related fall. The darts are removed with a quick pull, the puncture wounds cleaned with alcohol and covered with band-aids. Do and document a good overall exam for injuries, ventilation, and mental status. Consider transporting the patient to ED for dart removal with darts embedded in eye, face, neck or genitals.