Occupant Restraint in Far-Side Impacts: Cadaveric and WorldSID Responses to a Far-Side Airbag
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02614-w
Abstract: Previous studies indicate that seatbelts may require supplementary restraints to increase their effectiveness in far-side impacts. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel, far-side-specific airbag in restraining and preventing injuries in far-side… read more here.
Keywords: side impacts; occupant restraint; side airbag; far side ... See more keywords
Crash characteristics and injury risk of adult car occupants in near-side impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2066657
Abstract: Abstract Objective In the US, 27% of car occupant fatalities occur in side-impacts. Near-side impacts cause more serious injuries than far-side impacts. Car occupant safety overall has improved, but rear-seat occupant protection lags behind front-seat… read more here.
Keywords: seat; near side; car; injury ... See more keywords
Basilar, skull and facial fractures in 2nd row occupants by crash type with a focus on side and rear impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2067330
Abstract: Abstract Objective Field data was analyzed to assess the risk of basilar, skull and facial fractures in 2nd row occupants by crash type. The study determined the rate of fractures in seriously injured (MAIS 3 + F)… read more here.
Keywords: row occupants; row; 2nd row; rear impacts ... See more keywords
Improving protection system for wheelchair-seated occupants in vehicle side impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2114795
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Previous research on occupant protection systems for wheelchair-seated occupants focused on frontal impacts, while similar studies on side impacts are very limited. The objective of this study was to identify the major injury… read more here.
Keywords: protection; wheelchair seated; farside impacts; wheelchair ... See more keywords