| Impact and injury patterns in between-rails frontal crashes of vehicles with good ratings for frontal crash protection. | |
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PMID: 23169135 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This research investigated (1) what are the key attributes of the between-rail, frontal crash, (2) what are the types of object contacted, and (3) what is the type of resulting trauma. The method was to study with both weighted and in-depth case reviews of NASS-CDS crash data with direct damage between the longitudinal rails in frontal crashes. Individual case selection was limited to belted occupants in between-rail, frontal impacts of good-rated, late-model vehicles equipped with air bags.This paper evaluates the risk of trauma for drivers in cars and LTVs in between-rail, frontal crashes, and suggests the between-rail impact is more dangerous to car drivers. Using weighted data-representing 227,305 tow-away crashes-the resulting trauma to various body regions was analyzed to suggest greatest injury is to the chest, pelvis/thigh/knee/leg, and foot/ankle. This study analyzed the type of object that caused the direct damage between the rails, including small tree or post, large tree or pole, and another vehicle; and found that the struck object was most often another vehicle or a large tree/pole. Both the extent of damage and the occupant compartment intrusion were explored, and suggest that 64% of the serious injuries are associated with increasing intrusion. Individual NASS cases were reviewed to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanical particulars in the between-rail crash. |
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Richard M Morgan; Chongzhen Cui; Kennerly H Digges; Libo Cao; Cing-Dao Steve Kan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Annals of advances in automotive medicine / Annual Scientific Conference ... Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Scientific Conference Volume: 56 ISSN: 1943-2461 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Adv Automot Med Publication Date: 2012 |
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Created Date: 2012-11-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101528485 Medline TA: Ann Adv Automot Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 255-65 Citation Subset: IM |
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George Washington University, USA. |
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