AUTO LAP BELTS SEEN AS CAUSE OF LOW BACK INJURIES IN CHILDREN

In lap-belted children, the sudden deceleration of a head-on collision causes their bodies to hyperflex about the belt, resulting in lower spinal injuries. However, without a belt most children would be killed in the same type of accident. Perhaps the best solution lies with the use of lap-and-shoulder harness for front and back seat riders. This type of restraint does not seem to be associated with a characteristic injury.

• Corporate Authors:

  Medical Tribune, Incorporated

  257 Park Avenue South
  New York, NY  United States  10010
• Publication Date: 1981-8-26

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 3-4
• Serial:
  • Medical Tribune
  • Publisher: Medical Tribune, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Child restraint systems; Diseases and medical conditions; Injuries; Manual safety belts; Rear seats; Shoulder harnesses; Spinal column
• Old TRIS Terms: Shoulder harness
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00373623
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 006
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1983 12:00AM