Essays about: "HEAD INJURY"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words HEAD INJURY.

  1. 21. Shock Absorbing Flooring For Elderly Homes : Study of Shock Absorption of Head Impacts and Rolling Resistance

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Brynjar Hilmarsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Shockabsorbing Flooring; Rolling Resistance; Fall Injuries; Head Impact Studies;

    Abstract : In Sweden fall-related injuries among the elderly lead to over a thousand deaths and close to 300.0000 hospital visitations annually. Fall related injuries can in many cases lead to serious head injuries along with other fractures. The elderly are more prone to fall and sustain an injury because of conditions such as osteoporosis and weak muscles. READ MORE

  3. 22. Clinical Data Analysis for Conceptual Proof of Microwave Bone Healing Monitoring System for Craniosynostosis Patients

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fasta tillståndets elektronik

    Author : Viktor Mattsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Clinical Data Analysis; Analytical Impedance Model; BDAS Project; Craniosynostosis;

    Abstract : In the BDAS project one of the goals is to create a new solution for monitoring bone healing to complement current techniques. Data have been collected in clinical trials from infants treated for Craniosynostosis by a craniotomic surgery. The data are collected with a biomedical sensor based in microwave technology. READ MORE

  4. 23. Effect of Lap Belt Position on Kinematics & Injuries by using 6YO PIPER child HBM : in Frontal Crash Simulations

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Sarah Hassan El-Mobader; [2018]
    Keywords : PIPER; Human Body Model; 6YO; Full Frontal; Child Restraint Systems; Injuries; Kinematics; Abdomen; Lap Belt; PIPER; Humanmodell; 6åring; frontalkrock; barnstolar; barnsäkerhet; skador; kinematic; bukorgan; höftbälte;

    Abstract : Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of child fatality among children younger than 15 years of age. In the course of 10 years, the implementation of child restraint systems has decreased child fatality in traffic accidents with 50%, for children younger than 15 years. READ MORE

  5. 24. Friction Modeling in FE Simulation : Identification of Friction Model Parameters in Airbag and Crash Dummy Head Contact through Simulation and Experimental Data Response Correlation

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära (Avd.)

    Author : Shwana Piroti; Jesper Eriksson; [2018]
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    Abstract : Motor vehicle-traffic accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries, resulting in severe and sustaining disabilities, or even fatality. In an effort to mitigate injuries related to vehicle crashes, various safety systems such as the occupant airbag has been implemented. READ MORE

  6. 25. Age–Related Perspectives on the Biomechanics of Traumatic Injury

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Silvia Pezzutti; [2017]
    Keywords : FE Model; Pediatric; Age; Injuries;

    Abstract : Finite element models have the potential to accurately represent the pediatric body, both from the anatomical and topological point of view. They can describe changes in size and shape as well as changes in the biomechanical properties. READ MORE