Seatbelt Injuries- Chest and/or abdominal abrasion at the site of seat belt contact are commonly seen, and with the exception of subcutaneous bruising, the sternal fracture is the most common seat belt injury.
Clinical manifestations include pain and tenderness over the sternum. In the setting of a sternal fracture, myocardial contusion is strongly feared, but fortunately, rare. Conductance or excitability disturbance must lead to monitoring in the intensive care unit. Usual associated injuries are spinal trauma and rib fractures.
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