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1Department of Forensic Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan.
Abstract:
We performed a retrospective analysis of injury severity and the effect of seat belt use with findings from forensic autopsies of 50 persons who had died in motor vehicle accidents. From autopsy findings and accident reports, the abbreviated injury scale (AIS) and the injury severity score (ISS) were calculated and analyzed epidemiologically. Among unrestrained occupants, drivers usually sustained more severe chest and abdominal injuries. Furthermore, three-point seat belts significantly decreased the severity of drivers' chest and abdominal injuries. Our results may be useful for forensic pathologists and clinicians and for mechanical engineers who investigate new safety devices for vehicle occupants.
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