@article{ref1,
title="Risk of injury to children's fingers in power-operated motor vehicle windows",
journal="Unfallchirurg",
year="2013",
author="Hohendorff, B. and Weidermann, C. and Pollinger, P. and Burkhart, K. J. and Konerding, M. A. and Prommersberger, K-j and Rommens, P. M.",
volume="116",
number="6",
pages="531-536",
abstract="BACKGROUND: This study examines the dimensions of children's fingers and the risk of jam injuries in a 4-mm gap between glass and gasket of power-operated motor vehicle windows. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The diameter of the proximal, middle, and distal phalanx and of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joint of each finger of the right hand of 160 children was measured in a cross-sectional investigation. Six different drawings in cross section of gaskets and glass window panes of current motor vehicle side door windows at a vertical gap of 4 mm were drawn in correct proportion. The larger actual width of the oblique gap between window glass and gasket was measured and related to the diameters of children's fingers. RESULTS: Almost all fingers and joints fit in the largest actual gap of 18 mm between glass and gasket of one seal design. CONCLUSION: The European guideline 74/60/EWG specifications currently pertaining to closing force restriction do not eliminate the risk of potentially serious injury to children's fingers in motor vehicle power windows.<p /> <p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0177-5537",
doi="10.1007/s00113-011-2150-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00113-011-2150-3"
}