The severity of injuries sustained by 2577 car occupants in road traffic accidents in the catchment area of one district accident service during February 1982 to January 1984 inclusive was assessed using the injury severity score system. In the first 12 months the mean injury severity score for front seat occupants injured in a road traffic accident was 4.94 and in the second 12 month period, a...

OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to investigate the incidence of child restraint system (CRS) misuse and/or inappropriate use of CRS through an Australian CRS inspection program conducted by CRS fitting specialists between October 2004 and October 2011 and to determine whether CRS misuse and/or inappropriate use of CRS changed following new Australian legislation regarding CRS and motor vehicl...

OBJECTIVE Many modern cars have seat belt reminders (SBRs) using loud and clear sound and light signals. These systems have developed over the last few years. This study investigates how these modern systems influence the seat belt use in real-life traffic in built-up areas in some European cities. METHODS The data were collected by field observations in major cities in six European countries...

OBJECTIVES To monitor preterm infants in a cot and a car seat and compare an observed car seat trial with polysomnography (PSG). DESIGN Non-randomised controlled trial. SETTING Regional neonatal unit. PATIENTS Preterm infants before discharge. INTERVENTIONS Nap PSG respiratory and sleep variables were measured including gastro-oesophageal pH. Nurse observations included respiratory dist...

Roadway incidents involving motorized vehicles accounted for 24% of fatal occupational injuries in the United States during 2013 and were the leading cause of fatal injuries among workers.* In 2013, workers' compensation costs for serious, nonfatal injuries among work-related roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles were estimated at $2.96 billion.(†) Seat belt use is a proven method...

BACKGROUND Driving has been associated with signs and symptoms caused by vibrations. Sitting causes the pelvis to rotate backwards and the lumbar lordosis to reduce. Lumbar support and armrests reduce disc pressure and electromyographically recorded values. However, the ideal driver's seat and an optimal seated spinal model have not been described. OBJECTIVE To determine an optimal automobile...

In this study, the level of protection offered to rear seat occupants in frontal crashes is investigated. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS) databases were used for the analyses. The investigation focused on: 1- estimating the fatality protection effectiveness of the rear seat position relative to the righ...

Abstract The accident data referring to deceased infants, who do not have a child restraint system that complies with safety devices, are alarming. Although the current systems present good level of protection, it is possible design improve performance ones, improvement in being main motivation for this study. This will be incorporated into sedan car, taking account characteristics positioning ...

Introduction: Knowledge of how to correctly use the safety car seat is important ensure that children are properly protected during their journey. European child transportation standards apply in Poland, which also indicate type appropriate for youngest children. The purpose this survey assess healthcare professionals knowledge field and estimate percentage transported rearward facing seats. Cu...