What should you do with a patient who has been tasered by law enforcement?

When managing a patient who has been tasered by law enforcement, transporting the patient is typically considered the most appropriate action. This is because a taser can interfere with the patient's cardiovascular stability, and there may be underlying injuries or complications resulting from the use of the taser or the situation in which it was deployed.

Transporting ensures the patient receives comprehensive medical evaluation and care in a controlled environment, such as a hospital, where further assessment, monitoring, and treatment can occur. The potential for serious injuries, including cardiac issues as a result of the taser deployment, necessitates that the patient be in a setting where advanced medical care is readily accessible.

Other options, such as evaluating on scene, might miss critical indicators that could only be detected in a clinical environment. Providing CPR is only indicated if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing, which is not a common immediate outcome from being tasered. Consulting medical control may delay care when immediate transport is necessary, especially in potentially unstable situations. Thus, transporting the patient ensures timely and appropriate medical attention.