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High free fall with survival

T R Layton, E R Villella, E G Kelly

    The Journal of Trauma
    |November 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A young man survived a 17-storey free fall suicide attempt due to impacting a car. This case highlights survival factors in high-impact falls.

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    Area of Science:

    • Traumatology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Free fall incidents are a significant cause of severe injury and mortality.
    • Survival from falls exceeding six stories is rare, with impact velocity being a critical factor.

    Observation:

    • A case report details a young male surviving a 17-storey fall during a suicide attempt.
    • The individual impacted a vehicle's trunk lid in a supine position, potentially mitigating impact forces.

    Findings:

    • Impact velocity was estimated at 72 m.p.h. (uncorrected for air drag).
    • The automobile's tires and shock absorbers likely absorbed some of the impact energy.
    • The patient sustained multiple fractures and soft-tissue injuries, treated successfully.

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    Implications:

    • This case underscores the role of impact surface and body positioning in free fall survival.
    • Understanding biomechanical factors in high-impact trauma can inform emergency medical interventions.
    • Long-term psychiatric care is crucial for individuals surviving suicide attempts.