Effects of seat belts worn by pregnant drivers during low-impact collisions.
biomechanical · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.02.047.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to understand the injury mechanisms of pregnant drivers and associated fetal outcomes. Frontal and rear impact tests using a dummy representing the anthropometry of a pregnant woman were conducted. In frontal impact tests without a seat belt, abdominal pressure peaked at the point where the dummy contacted the steering wheel. Rear impact tests without a seat belt showed that the dummy moved forward because of rebound and contacted the steering wheel, which was avoided when a seat belt was worn. Wearing a seat belt reduces abdominal pressure or prevents contact with the steering wheel during collisions.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Injuries
- Accidents, Traffic
- Pregnancy
- Seat Belts