Citation

Stjernbrandt A, Ostrom M, Eriksson A, Bjornstig U. Traffic Injury Prev. 2008; 9(6): 539-543.

Affiliation

Division of Surgery, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15389580802339150

PMID

19058100

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Knowledge regarding drownings related to land motor vehicle events is limited although reports of these events occur globally. This study elucidates crash and injury mechanisms in motor vehicle-related drownings in a Swedish population during 1992 through 2006 in order to suggest preventive countermeasures. METHODS: The cases were identified in the National Board of Forensic Medicine database and crosschecked against the official statistics. All available autopsy reports, hospital records, and police records were analyzed. In addition, corresponding in-depth analyses performed by the Swedish Road Administration were reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS: In total, 83 drownings occurred in 64 vehicles. The great majority of victims had no serious injuries (92% MAIS

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