Citation

Desantis Klinich K, Schneider LW, Moore JL, Pearlman MD. Annu. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. 1998; 42: 57-91.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

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Abstract

Injuries unique to pregnant occupants involved in motor- vehicle crashes include placental abruption, uterine rupture or laceration, and direct fetal injury. The mechanisms and characteristics of these injuries are discussed using examples from a literature review and from recent investigations of crashes involving pregnant occupants. In addition, a review of the relationship between the pregnant driver and automotive restraints and the steering wheel illustrates how injury potential may differ from the non-pregnant occupant.

Language: en