Sublethal Injury Patterns in the Baboon Restrained with a Three-Point Harness (-Gx Impact).

Abstract

Tests were conducted with adult male baboon subjects restrained in a three-point restraint harness designed to provide impact protection in the -Gx direction. The objective of this research was to identify the first modes of injury with variations of the webbing properties of this harness and not the maximum G level that can be tolerated. The tests revealed the first modes of injury associated with the lap belt portion of the restraint and the first modes associated with the shoulder strap. Pathology was rated using the Abbreviated Injury Scale. Impact levels were 30, 40 and 50 G at velocities ranging from 47.3 to 67.5 feet per second. Five types of harness materials were used. Suggestions were made for improving the harness configuration and the need to develop new response measures was identified. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038095

Entities

People

  • J. T. Shaffer
  • R. M. Letscher

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abdomen
  • Bone Fractures
  • Elbow
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Knee
  • Medical Personnel
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Skull
  • Sleds
  • Spine
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Thorax
  • Wounds And Injuries

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