Tracheal Rupture After Air Bag Deployment

In this case study, the authors present a rare case - a 31-year-old woman with a tracheal rupture associated with airbag deployment. Through study and discussion, the authors conclude that serious injuries may be caused by violent airbag function against "out of position" occupants. A rare life-threatening entity among them is tracheal rupture, which should not be ignored. Three basic steps should be followed for airbag-related trauma reduction: further technical airbag design improvements; general public education in air bag use; and public seat belt use.

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• Authors:
  • Karapantzos, Ilias
  • Nousia, Christina-Sophia
  • Lyratzopoulos, Nikolaos
  • Didilis, Vasilios
  • Tsokataridis, Christos
  • Danielides, Vasilios
• Publication Date: 2008-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Edition: Supplement
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 1131-1132
• Serial:
  • Journal of Trauma, Injury, Infection and Critical Care
  • Volume: 64
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
  • ISSN: 0022-5282

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Education; Seat belts
• Uncontrolled Terms: Air bag deployment; Out of position occupants; Trachea
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01095863
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 2008 7:33AM