Blow-out fracture of the orbit associated with inflation of an airbag: a case report.
We report a case of blow-out fracture of the orbit in a 37-year-old woman which was caused by deployment of an airbag following collision with a stationary vehicle whilst travelling at 30 m.p.h. The fracture did not become evident until she blew her nose some hours later. She was treated with antibiotics orally and made a full and complete recovery. Therefore, refinements in the design of airbags are warranted.
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D017278:Air Bags / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000209:etiology*