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Effects of airbag deployment: lesions, epidemiology, and management.
Corazza, Monica; Trincone, Silvana; Virgili, Annarosa.
Afiliação
  • Corazza M; Dipartimento Di Medicina Clinica E Sezione Di Dermatologia, Sperimentale, Universita' Degli Studi Di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. czm@unife.it
Am J Clin Dermatol ; 5(5): 295-300, 2004.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15554730
ABSTRACT
Airbags are restraining safety devices, but their activation may sometimes induce injuries during road accidents. Rapid deceleration due to an impact causes the ignition of a sodium azide cartridge, which releases nitrogen gas to inflate the nylon rubber bag. Numerous high-temperature gases, sodium hydroxide, carbon dioxide, and various other metallic oxides are also released producing a corrosive alkaline aerosol. Cutaneous and extracutaneous injuries due to airbag deployment may occur. Cutaneous injuries are frequent, and consist of irritant dermatitis, and chemical and thermal burns. Furthermore, numerous kinds of traumatic lesions (abrasions, friction burns, and lacerations) may be observed. Extracutaneous damage may involve the eyes, ears, cardiovascular system, nerves, joints, and bones. The nature of airbag lesions, their frequency, and management are reported. Even though the majority of airbag lesions are minor and do not require hospitalization, correct diagnosis and the choice of the most suitable treatment are necessary.
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Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Queimaduras Químicas / Queimaduras Oculares / Dermatite Irritante / Air Bags / Azida Sódica Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Screening_studies Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2004 Tipo de documento: Article
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Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Queimaduras Químicas / Queimaduras Oculares / Dermatite Irritante / Air Bags / Azida Sódica Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Screening_studies Limite: Humans Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2004 Tipo de documento: Article