Identification of vehicle components associated with severe thoracic injury in motor vehicle crashes: A CIREN and NASS analysis

摘要: Abstract Introduction Thoracic trauma secondary to motor vehicle crashes (MVC) continues be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Specific features may increase the risk severe thoracic injury when striking occupant. We sought determine which contact points were associated with an increased in MVC focus subsequent design modifications necessary reduce injury. Methods The National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) databases from 1993 2001 Crash Injury Research Engineering Network (CIREN) 1996 2004 analyzed separately using univariate multivariate logistic regression stratified by restraint use crash direction. driver injury, defined as abbreviated scale (AIS) score ≥3, was determined it related specific between driver. Results incidence chest NASS CIREN 5.5% 33%, respectively. steering wheel, door panel, armrest, seat identified panel arm rest consistently frequent both data. Conclusions Several points, including armrest are These elements need further investigated characteristics manipulated order during crash.