Nineteen unembalmed (fresh) cadavers were used in 21 experiments to test restraint systems in automobile impact studies. Some were mounted in a rearward firing sled; others were placed in standard cars during collisions. Prior to and after testing, each cadaver was evaluated. After each experiment a postmortem examination was performed. High-speed registering cameras (1,000 to 2,000 frames per second) were used and multiple telemetric recordings were made. The radiographic and pathologic changes were similar to those seen in patients following high-velocity accidents. Results were compared with those of car accident victims admitted dead on arrival to one of our hospitals. This study is a progress report. The results are being used to improve existing restraint systems and to evaluate experimental models.


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    Title :

    An effective surrogate for impact studies



    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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