[Seat-belt syndrome. Is "securing" children in back seats of cars exclusively with a lap belt defensible?].
In automobile accidents the "seat belt syndrome" describes a combination of injuries involving the thoraco-lumbar vertebrae and intraabdominal organs. This may result from wearing of only a pelvic seatbelt. Children are often involved. Analysis of two separate cases showed the "assurance" of children as passengers on the backseat with a pelvic belt to be dangerous and not longer justifiable. Anatomical proportions and posture in childhood necessitate backseats especially designed for children. They should include the possibility of installing a three point safety belt system.
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Fachabteilung für Unfallchirurgie im Zentrum für Chirurgie am Klinikum Nürnberg.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*
Das Seat-Belt-Syndrom. Ist die "Sicherung" von Kindern auf Pkw-Rücksitzen mit einem ausschliesslichen Beckengurt vertretbar?