Citation

Bäumer F, Dittrich V, Stedtfeld HW. Versicherungsmedizin 1993; 45(2): 63-65.

Vernacular Title

Das Seat-Belt-Syndrom. Ist die "Sicherung" von Kindern auf Pkw-Rucksitzen mit

Affiliation

Fachabteilung für Unfallchirurgie im Zentrum für Chirurgie am Klinikum Nürnberg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Verlag Versucherungswirtschaft)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8484202

Abstract

In automobile accidents the "seat belt syndrome" describes a combination of injuries involving the thoraco-lumbar vertebrae and intraabdominal organs. This may result from wearing of only a pelvic seatbelt. Children are often involved. Analysis of two separate cases showed the "assurance" of children as passengers on the backseat with a pelvic belt to be dangerous and not longer justifiable. Anatomical proportions and posture in childhood necessitate backseats especially designed for children. They should include the possibility of installing a three point safety belt system.

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