Investigation on risk prediction of pedestrian head injury by real-world accidents
Transport, 2019 Head injury is the most common and fatal injury in car-pedestrian accidents. Due to the lack of human test data, real-world accident data is useful for the research on the mechanism and tolerance of head injuries.
Fan Li +4 more
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The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 2011 The main purpose of any road restraint system is saving human life and minimizing injuries. The efficiency of road restraint system is its capability to hold vehicle on the road, to decrease occupant injuries and damage to the impacted objects.
Artūras Keršys +2 more
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Feasibility and initial efficacy of project-based treatment for people with ABI [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Communication impairments are common and pervasive for people a long time following acquired brain injury (ABI). These impairments have a significant impact on a person's quality of life (QOL) post‐injury.
Feeney T. J. +8 more
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ATD Biodynamics During Lateral Impact for USAF Neck Injury Criteria
Safety, 2019 Research was conducted involving a series of lateral impact tests on a horizontal sled facility by scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Chris Perry +3 more
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Implementation of Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines for traumatic brain injury in a rural tertiary care center [PDF]
, 2020 Objectives: To evaluate changes in imaging practices for pediatric head trauma following publication of the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) guidelines, explore areas for quality improvement regarding neuroradiology referrals ...
Bingham, Peter +3 more
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Pulmonary outcomes following specialized respiratory management for acute cervical spinal cord injury: a retrospective analysis. [PDF]
, 2017 Study designRetrospective analysis.ObjectivesTo identify multivariate interactions of respiratory function that are sensitive to spinal cord injury level and pharmacological treatment to promote strategies that increase successful liberation from ...
Crew, JD +5 more
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Routine repeat head CT may not be necessary for patients with mild TBI. [PDF]
, 2018 Background:Routine repeat cranial CT (RHCT) is standard of care for CT-verified traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite mixed evidence, those with mild TBI are subject to radiation and expense from serial CT scans.
Deane, Molly R +4 more
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® blunt chest trauma—suspected aortic injury [PDF]
Emergency Radiology, 2012 The purpose of these guidelines is to recommend appropriate imaging for patients with blunt chest trauma. These patients are most often imaged in the emergency room, and thus emergency radiologists play a substantial role in prompt, accurate diagnoses that, in turn, can lead to life-saving interventions.
Demehri, Shadpour +14 more
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Method to Assess and Enhance Vulnerable Road User Safety during Impact Loading
Applied Sciences, 2019 Every year approximately 1.35 million people die as a consequence of road accidents. Almost 50% of road fatalities are vulnerable road users (VRUs). This research reviews the history of traffic safety for VRUs, presents an interesting insight into the ...
Mariusz Ptak
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Do acute elevations of serum creatinine in primary care engender an increased mortality risk? [PDF]
, 2014 Background: The significant impact Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) has on patient morbidity and mortality emphasizes the need for early recognition and effective treatment.
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