Response of a Pregnant Uterus on Impact Loading

Trauma is one of the very frequent interactions of an individual with the environment. Czech authors dealing with trauma in the area of biomechanics are e.g. Jelen (1991), Karas (1996), Turková (1997) and others. Injuries in general, and especially injuries of pregnant women are an important theme in a society – e.g. car injuries representing two thirds of all traumas during gestation are linked with a high mortality of the fetus, e.g. abruptio placentaes. Trauma as a cause of gravidity complications represents 6–7% of all complications in the USA, and even more in Europe. Farmer (1990), Hoff (1991), Murdoch (1991) and others. A special solution of pregnant women’s trauma consequences due to car accidents is a worldwide problem of a great importance. Pearlman (1996), Schneider (1993), Turková (1997), and others. Regarding the general problem of hydroviscous and elastic vibrations of the systems, solving the vibrations range during gravidity is necessary – in a common locomotion, work and sport activities, or trauma. Model simulation and experimental studies dealing theoretically and practically with vibrations, rigidity and power effects of the interactions on the human power system focused on gravid women, are necessary for solving the presented problem. Using a sufficient data volume analysis and the latest computer engineering methods relating to such complex systems, a rational solution of the prevention pragmatic tasks can be expected as the result of the knowledge synthesis. INTRODUCTION