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Citation |
Baur P, Lange W, Messner G, Rauscher S, Pieske O. Annu. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. 2000; 44: 187-201. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Engineering, BMW of North America, Inc., Montvale, New Jersey, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2000, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine) |
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DOI |
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11558083 |
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Abstract |
After the introduction of the Thorax Airbag (TA) and the Head Protection System (HPS) by BMW there has been a significant reduction of injuries in real-world collisions. Comparison of similar collisions (in-depth collision analyses) of vehicles with and without HPS/TA indicates that the effectiveness of the system was credible. Minor injuries (AIS 1) increase while serious injuries (AIS 3+) are reduced. Based on the limited cases available, a proper statistical sampling could not be achieved at this time, however the results are to be understood as indicative of a trend. |