Citation

Faverjon G, Henry C, Thomas C, Tarriere C, Patel MM, Guillon F. Proc. IRCOBI 1988; 16: 301-317.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

Protection criteria for the head and neck to be measured on dummies are still discussed today on the basis of cadaver tests, boxers and volunteers. But the statistical pattern of head and neck injuries and the risk evaluation for front belted occupants can only be described on the basis of frontal real-world accident investigation. The sub-sample selected from the association peugeot-renault (apr) file contains 959 front occupants restrained by 3-point retractor belt including 654 drivers and 305 right front passengers. The 275 head injuries and 102 neck injuries observed are related to the violence of impact and areas contacted. A complete medical description and injury mechanism are provided.