Citation

Mikhail JN. Int. J. Trauma Nurs. 1995; 1(3): 64-69.

Affiliation

Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan 48502, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Emergency Nurses Association, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9086972

Abstract

Side impact collisions represent a serious risk for injury for motor vehicle occupants. In 1992 side impact collisions were found in approximately 20% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes. This type of collision provides less protection to the occupants and is associated with a specific pattern of injuries. Because elderly drivers are frequently involved in side impact collisions, they are especially at risk for major trauma.

Language: en