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. 2005;49:171–184.

Table 5.

Head Injury summary of side airbag deployment cases.

No Injury description MAIS Injury source Confidence
1 Scalp contusion, and minor superficial laceration, LOC, length unknown 2 Other vehicle or object Probable
2 Basiliar skull fracture 3 Hood edge Certain
3 Cerebrum, epidural hematoma and subdural hematoma, vault skull fx, LOC, Scalp lacerations 4 Left B-pillar Probable
4 LOC, length unknown 2 Other noncontact source Certain
5 Scalp abrasion and superficial minor laceration, lethargic on admission; No prior LOC 2 Left side interior surface Possible
6 LOC, length unknown 2 Other noncontact source Certain
7 Closed head injury died with out further evaluation 7 Unknown Unknown
8 LOC less than one hour, scalp contusion 2 Roof left side rail Probable
9 No LOC, but dizzy/vomiting 2 Other noncontact source Probable
10 Cerebrum, SAH and small multiple contusions, same side 3 Left B-pillar Probable
11 Cerebrum, SAHs, and single contusion NFS 3 Hood Probable
12 No LOC but dizzy/vomiting 2 Other noncontact source Probable
13 Cerebrum, DAI, Cerebrum, SAH and intraventricular hemorrhages, scalp abrasion, and laceration 4 Belt restraint B-pillar/door frame Probable
14 Cerebrum, concussion 2 Other noncontact source Probable
15 Brainstem contusion with hemorrhage, Cerebellum contusion, SDH, SAH, scalp contusion* 5 Left B-pillar Probable
16 Cerebrum, intracerebral hemorrhage 4 Other vehicle or object Probable
17 LOC, length unknown 2 Other noncontact source Probable
18 Cerebrum, subarachnoid hemorrhage, scalp contusion and superficial minor laceration 3 Hood Certain
19 Cerebrum, small subdural hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 Hood edge Probable
20 Cerebellum SAH 3 Right side interior surface Probable
21 Brainstem laceration, Cerebrum contusions, at least one on each side 6 Right side interior surface Probable
22 Cerebrum subarachnoid hemorrhages 3 Right side interior surface Certain
23 Amnesia, awake on admission 2 Right B-pillar Certain
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: *Injury source: seat back support, confidence: possible