TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1997//
TI  - Biomechanical Investigation of Airbag-Induced Upper-Extremity Injuries
JO  - Proceedings: Stapp Car Crash Conference
A1  - Hardy, Warren N.
A1  - Schneider, Lawrence W.
A1  - Reed, Matthew P.
A1  - Ricci, LL
SP  - 131
EP  - 148
VL  - 41
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N2  - The factors that influence airbag-induced upper-extremity injuries sustained by drivers were investigated. Seven cadavers were used in 19 direct-forearm interaction static deployments. Forearm fracture was analyzed with respect to time of airbag deployment, distal forearm speed, airbag-module-to-forearm spacing, bone mineral content, and upper-extremity mass. Results suggested that airbag-module-to-forearm spacing has a substantial influence on airbag-induced upper-extremity injuries sustained by drivers. The increased initial spacing which reduces the speeds achieved by the distal forearm results to potentially mitigating injuries.<p />
LA  - 
SN  - 0585-086X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -