| The value of safety belts: a review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 4905861 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The literature is reviewed to ascertain the values and dangers of safety belts. They are said to reduce the risk of major or fatal injury in impacts by nearly 60%. An incidence of abdominal trauma of the order of 0.5% is ascribed to the safety belt, and in addition there is a low incidence of a specific type of spinal fracture. The safety belt has not been shown to make injuries worse, and in causing injuries of its own has prevented more serious ones. The design of the safety belt is discussed; the three-point (lap-and-diagonal) belt is probably the best type for automobiles currently available. Recent research suggests that more sophisticated restraint systems may make survival possible in very severe impacts. |
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Authors:
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N J Hodson-Walker |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian Medical Association journal Volume: 102 ISSN: 0008-4409 ISO Abbreviation: Can Med Assoc J Publication Date: 1970 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1970-04-02 Completed Date: 1970-04-02 Revised Date: 2010-06-22 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414110 Medline TA: Can Med Assoc J Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 391-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Abdominal Injuries
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etiology Accident Prevention* Fractures, Bone / etiology Humans Seat Belts* / adverse effects Spinal Injuries / etiology |
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