MECHANISMS OF LAP BELT AND AIRBAG INJURIES IN CHILDREN

A multidisciplinary study of children in crashes has been undertaken by Transport Canada and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Treating physicians obtain detailed medical information on children who were occupants of motor vehicles involved in collisions. In-depth analysis of the associated crashes is conducted by Transport Canada investigators. The medical and engineering teams work collaboratively to determine the underlying injury mechanisms, and to identify potential countermeasures. Preliminary results of the study indicate a preponderance of inappropriate seat belt use, especially by younger children, and several airbag-induced injuries, despite public warnings against seating children adjacent to inflatable restraint systems. (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD E103261.

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• Authors:
  • GERMAN, A GARDNER
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 81-93
• Serial:
  • CHILD OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES - TO BE HELD AT THE MELIA GRAN SITGES HOTEL, PORT D'AIGUADOLC, SITGES, BARCELONA, SPAIN ON 22 SEPTEMBER 1999
  • Publisher: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PUBLICATIONS LTD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Children; Crashes; Injuries; Manual safety belts
• ITRD Terms: 1643: Accident; 1465: Air bag (restraint system); 1758: Child; 2163: Injury; 1476: Safety belt
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00781410
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 1-86058-240-0
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jan 7 2000 12:00AM