Thoracic responses and injuries to male postmortem human subjects (PMHS) in rear-facing seat configurations in high-speed frontal impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2023.2167490
Abstract: Abstract Objective: One potential nonstandard seating configuration for vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS) is a reclined seat that is rear-facing when in a frontal collision. There are limited biomechanical response and injury data for… read more here.
Keywords: rear facing; frontal impacts; condition; rib fractures ... See more keywords
Car seats: Facing backward is the way forward
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DOI: 10.1177/1460408618755811
Abstract: Road traffic accidents are one of the commonest causes of death in children. Child safety car seats have played a pivotal role in reducing the mortality and morbidity associated with road traffic accidents. However, there… read more here.
Keywords: forward facing; car seats; road traffic; rear facing ... See more keywords
Rear-facing Car Seat Use for Children 18 Months of Age: Prevalence and Determinants
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.141.1_meetingabstract.78
Abstract: Purpose: Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of death for children ages 1-14 years in the United States. Car safety seats are effective in decreasing the risk of injury and death, and rear-facing… read more here.
Keywords: months age; age; car seat; rear facing ... See more keywords