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Airbags as a cause of brain injury

Peters, 1998

Document ID
4858201415685000433
Author
Peters G
Publication year
Publication venue
Technology, Law and Insurance

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In the design of occupant protection systems for automotive vehicles, there are components that may not reflect fully the actual needs, interactions, and intended functions of the total assembly for a particular model vehicle. For example, head restraints may not be adequate …
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