Even if there are no rib fractures, patients who have undergone TASER are prone for Valsalva-induced pneumothorax.

So careful attention is needed for pneumothorax/pneumomediastinum evaluation on chest radiographs if a history of TASER use is provided.

The patient was treated successfully with a chest tube and went home a few days later without any further complications.

Anesthesia and other branches of medicine are more aware of Valsalva-induced pneumothorax than radiology.

With increasing use of TASER by law enforcement radiologists and ER physicians need to be aware of where the barb went, and if there is shortness of breath to get a chest radiograph.