Mortality in rural locations after severe injuries from motor vehicle crashes

Seat-belt injuries in children involved in motor vehicle crashes.

BACKGROUND The efficacy of seat belts in reducing deaths from motor vehicle crashes is well documented. A unique association of injuries has emerged in adults and children with the use of seat belts. The "seat-belt syndrome" refers to the spectrum of injuries associated with lap-belt restraints, particularly flexion-distraction injuries to the spine (Chance fractures). METHODS We describe the...

Motor vehicle crashes and injuries in an Indian community--Arizona.

Preventing motor vehicle crashes related spine injuries in children.

BACKGROUND Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating event that results in permanent disability for injured children. Among all etiologies of SCI, motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause and account for 29% of all traumatic SCIs in children. We tried to evaluate types and mechanisms of MVC-related spinal column and spinal cord injuries, risk factors, safety issues and legislation. ...

Injuries to belted older children in motor vehicle crashes.

CONTEXT The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration currently recommend that, unless they are under 57in. in height, 8-12-year-old children use seat belts and all should ride in the rear seats of vehicles. These recommendations assume that the vehicle seat belt should provide adequate protection for these older children in the event of a crash. OB...

Enriquez, 1 PREDICTING SEVERE INJURY IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES

Research Question/Objective: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is actively studying the implementation of Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) systems in motor vehicles. This technology allows motor vehicles to notify a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), such as a 911 call center, in the event of a severe crash. The system provides crash location, vehicle...