Essays about: "head injuries"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 52 essays containing the words head injuries.

  1. 16. Injury prevention in vehicle side collisions

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Olof Lidström; Oscar Edling; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In America around 30% of all fatal car collisions are a result of side collisions. Furthermore, in Europe between 28% to 38% of all side collisions results in serious injury or death. There are existing protection systems to minimize the risk of injury. READ MORE

  3. 17. Hästars (Equus caballus) beteenderespons på varma respektive kalla bett : en experimentell studie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Alexandra Östberg; [2020]
    Keywords : häst; Equus caballus; bett; utrustning; beteende; ansiktsuttryck; kroppsspråk;

    Abstract : Bits of different varieties are hypothesized to have been used for horses for at least 4000 of the 6000 years of domestication. However, the focus of previous studies regarding bits have mainly been on physical injuries caused by pressure points, effects of different shapes and their influence on the horse. READ MORE

  4. 18. Design of a Ski Mountaineering Helmet

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Mikaela Zernell; [2020]
    Keywords : Design; Ski Mountaineering; Helmet; Design Process; industrial design;

    Abstract : This is a master thesis project in Industrial Design Engineering at Luleå University of Technology performed during the spring semester 2019 and with the goal to design a helmet for POC specialized for ski mountaineering.   To cope with new rules in ski mountaineering competitions, to widen the product catalogue of POC and to make ski mountaineering safer and more enjoyable, a double certified helmet was to be designed, meaning certified for both mountaineering and downhill skiing. READ MORE

  5. 19. Concussions amongst youth ice hockey players : A retrospective survey in Västerbotten and Västernorrland amongst teenagers 13-15 years of age

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för idrottsmedicin

    Author : Amanda Mattsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Adolescents; Brain Injury; Hjärntrappan; Questionnaire;

    Abstract : Sports-related concussions are one of the most complex injuries in the sports medicine field since head traumas are hard to recognize, discover and manage. Adolescent brains are under development and therefore more sensitive to concussions. READ MORE

  6. 20. Modeling and Evaluation of a Finite Element Cervical Spinal Cord for Injury Assessment

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

    Author : Nicole Valle Olivera; [2020]
    Keywords : Biomechanics; Neuronics; Spinal Cord; LS-Dyna;

    Abstract : Motor vehicles collisions and falls have gradually increase the risk for spinal cord injuries. An increased knowledge of the spinal behavior and its injury mechanisms can be used as preventive strategies. READ MORE