@article{ref1,
title="Geo-demographic profiling of inappropriate restraint use in pediatric motor vehicle collisions [meeting abstract]",
journal="Pediatrics",
year="2021",
author="Urrechaga, Eva M. and Thorson, Chad M. and Stoler, Justin and Cioci, Alessia C. and Allen, Megan K. and Turpin, Alexa G. and Perez, Eduardo A. and Sola, Juan E.",
volume="147",
number="3",
pages="102-103",
abstract="PURPOSE: Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) are a leading cause of devastating injury and unintentional death in children and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends (1) rear-facing car seat until age 2 yrs, (2) forward facing car seat with harness until ∼65 lbs, (3) booster until age [∼8-12 yrs] and height [4'9&quot;] appropriate, (4) children < 13 yrs should be back-seat occupant, and (5) lap belt for all others. Improved outcomes from correct use of restraints is well-known, yet inappropriate adherence to pediatric restraint recommendations hinders their success. This …<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0031-4005",
doi="10.1542/peds.147.3_MeetingAbstract.102",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.147.3_MeetingAbstract.102"
}