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Citation

Hu J, Lee JB, Yang KH, King AI. Annu. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. 2005; 49: 115-128.

Affiliation

Bioengineering Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16179144

PMCID

PMC3217452

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the main injury patterns and sources of non-ejected occupants (i.e. no full/partial ejection) during trip-over crashes, using the NASS-CDS database. Specific injury types and sources of the head, chest, and neck were identified. Results from this study suggest that cerebrum injuries, especially subarachnoid hemorrhage, rib fractures, lung injuries, and cervical spine fractures need to be emphasized if cadaveric tests or numerical simulations are designed to study rollover injury mechanisms. The roof has been identified as the major source for head and neck injuries. However, changing the roof design alone is not likely to improve rollover safety. Instead, the belt restraint systems, passive airbags, roof structure, and new innovations need to be considered in a systematic manner to provide enhanced rollover occupant protection.

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