@article{ref1,
title="Injuries sustained in noncombat motor vehicle accidents during Operation Iraqi Freedom",
journal="Injury",
year="2012",
author="Girard, Paul J. and Dougherty, Amber L. and Mayo, Jonathan A. and MacGregor, Andrew J. and Galarneau, Michael R.",
volume="43",
number="9",
pages="1551-1555",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To examine injuries sustained in noncombat motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) during Operation Iraqi Freedom by injury type, site, and severity. METHODS: Three hundred and forty-eight military personnel injured in noncombat MVAs from March 2004-June 2007 were identified from clinical records completed near the point of injury. RESULTS: On average, personnel suffered two injuries per accident. The most frequent MVA mechanism was non-collision due to loss of control (30%). Overall, 16% were injured in a collision accident and 19% in a rollover accident. Rollovers were associated with more severe injuries. A greater proportion of drivers sustained head/neck/face injuries, whereas gunners and pedestrians had higher percents of extremity injuries. CONCLUSIONS: This analysis provides a thorough overview of injuries incurred in nonbattle MVAs in the combat environment. Future research should combine injury data with accident reports to elucidate areas for improvements in vehicle safety.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-1383",
doi="10.1016/j.injury.2011.04.017",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2011.04.017"
}