Comparison of real world side impact/rollover collisions with and without thorax airbag/head protection system: a first field experience study.
After the introduction of the Thorax Airbag (TA) and the Head Protection System (HPS) by BMW there has been a significant reduction of injuries in real-world collisions. Comparison of similar collisions (in-depth collision analyses) of vehicles with and without HPS/TA indicates that the effectiveness of the system was credible. Minor injuries (AIS 1) increase while serious injuries (AIS 3+) are reduced. Based on the limited cases available, a proper statistical sampling could not be achieved at this time, however the results are to be understood as indicative of a trend.
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Department of Engineering, BMW of North America, Inc., Montvale, New Jersey, USA.
Lange
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Messner
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Rauscher
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Pieske
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D000054:Acceleration; D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000401:mortality*; D000328:Adult; D017278:Air Bags / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001336:Automobiles / Q000592:standards; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*