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Nursing Protocols
TASER REMOVAL AND AFTER CARE
Reference: Assessment Made Incredibly Easy: 2nd Edition, 3 minute Assessment, Patient Care Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners
ALLERGIES:
Date:
Time:
SUBJECTIVE
CC:
Symptom onset/location/duration/timing:
Character/10-scale, if pain:
Aggravating/alleviating factors:
Significant past medical history:
LMP:
UPT Results:
Date:
OBJECTIVE
T:
General appearance:
P:
Respiratory distress
Speech:
Behavior:
Clear
Y
Garbled
Calm
R:
N
BP:
Chest Pain
Y
Slurred Orientation:
Cooperative
Blunt guarded
SaO2:
N Signs of Shock
A&O
Disoriented
Agitated
Have the barbs been removed
N
Y
Location of barbs ___________________________________
Combative
Y
FSBS:
N Palpitations
Confused
Flat
Lethargic
Y
N
Unresponsive
Withdrawn
Barbs present and in bedded
Description of area_______________________________
Call Provider if:
a. The dart has penetrated more that ½” into the thick portion of the dart’s barrel
b. If dart is embedded in the genitalia or face/neck (Possible transport to the ED)
c. If pregnant. FHT_______________
Emergency Department if:
a. If the dart is embedded in the eyelid/globe
Additional Information:
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Other pertinent findings:
TASER REMOVAL AND AFTER CARE
NP-T02-1009 (revised 1104) pg 1of2
Name:
DOB:
ID:
Race:
Location:
Sex:
M
B
W
H
A other
F
T
NAME:
DOB:
ASSESSMENT
1.
Taser Barb Removal
2. Taser barb after care
3.
PLAN – Incarcerated Inmates
Pre-incarceration, barb present and embedded: Complete Preincarceration diversion sheet and refer to ED
If incarcerated notify Provider for orders
Do not approach the patient until the scene is secure
Assess ABCs and provide emergency treatment as indicated
a. Perform 12-lead EKG on all patients > 35years or with
pre-existing cardiac disease
Evaluate and treat for secondary injuries
Clean and bandage puncture sites
Tetanus toxoid or DT 0.5ml IM detoid if immunization
is > 5years
Notify the on-call provider if:
a. There are co-existing injuries/conditions that
require intervention
b. There are complications associated with dart
removal
Schedule for next Provider sick call
Refer to Mental Health Team as indicated
Notify provider if patient pregnant
EDUCATION
Notify Medical if any:
1. Change or worsening of condition
2. For S&S of infection
Staff Signature/Title
Date/Time
After being seen today, I will receive the above medications and treatments. I understand my responsibility for care.
_______________________________________________Inmate Signature
PROGRESS NOTES
Date/ Time
TASER REMOVAL AND AFTER CARE
NP-T02-1009 (revised 1104) pg 2of2