Pontomedullary tears and other gross brainstem injuries after vehicular accidents.

Author(s)
Simpson, D.A. Blumbergs, P.C. Cooter, R.D. et.al.
Abstract

In a series of 988 autopsied victims of road crashes, there were 36 (3.6%) cases of gross primary brainstem injury. In this series, the proportion of motorcyclists (41.7%) was double the expected figure. The use of a helmet modifies the mechanisms of impact head injury; the overall benefits of helmet use are well established, but there is need for more research on helmet design.

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Library number
B 29640 T /84 / IRRD 828211
Source

The Journal of Trauma, 29 (1989- 11) No.11, p.1519- 1525, 24 ref.

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