Air bag-related fatality in a short, forward-positioned driver.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Air bag-related fatalities are rare. We report the case of a 17-year-old girl-4 feet, 11 inches tall-who sustained a fatal basilar skull fracture when her vehicle's air bag deployed during a lowspeed motor vehicle accident. This case emphasizes the need for seat belt use in air bag-equipped vehicles. Further study is needed to clarify the increased risk to shorter individuals and to those who drive with the seat in the far-forward position.
Medical subject headings
- Air Bags
- Skull Fractures