For Educational Use Only - Fair Use - E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork demonstrates the effects of pepper spray on the body and vice president of Security Equipment Corporation David Nance gives...
WANAQUE — The estate of a 75-year-old Alzheimer's patient who was pepper-sprayed, arrested and hospitalized has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the police department and employees of a local assisted living facility alleging negligence, discrimination and recklessness, according to court records.
The suit filed in state Superior Court in Passaic County last month claims...
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While many governments approve the use of pepper spray by police or military groups, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that it can cause considerable harm, especially to the eyes. The effect of pepper spray on the eyes will be immediate, triggering uncontrollable tearing, involuntary closing of the eyelids, redness, swelling, stinging and temporary blindness.
Pepper spray produces an extremely strong burning sensation in the eyes, causing them to shut. It can cause inflammation of the skin and can make it hard to breathe, which can be especially dangerous for people with asthma.
Pepper spray is an aerosol spray that contains an inflammatory compound called capsaicin. It causes burning, pain, and tears when it comes into contact with a person’s eyes. Pepper sprays are...
CONCLUSIONS: Pepper spray application to the eye might result in severe and permanent damage to the corneo-conjunctival tissue which is not adequately addressed in the current literature.
Pepper spray produces an extremely strong burning sensation in the eyes, causing them to shut. It can cause inflammation of the skin and can make it hard to breathe, which can be especially dangerous for people with asthma.