Traumatic injuries among children using lap belts and lap/shoulder belts in motor vehicle collisions.

Author(s)
Agran, P.F. & Winn, D.
Year
Abstract

This study was designed to examine trauma patterns in motor vehicle collisions among lap belted and lap /shoulder belted children. There were no significant differences in injury severity, anatomic site of injury or rate of hospitalisation between those in a lap and those in a lap /shoulder belt. However, certain patterns and mechanisms of injuries were apparent. While offering overall protection, patterns and mechanisms of injury were observed which raise some concern regarding use of these systems by children.

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Publication

Library number
B 26269 (In: B 26251) [electronic version only] /84 / IRRD 809739
Source

In: Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the American Association for Automotive Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28-30, 1987, p. 283-296, 7 tab., 9 ref.

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