I’m a
little confused, because the 1st sentence below and the last
sentence seem to contradict each other. Are you saying that seatbelts have no
protective properties? If so, I must disagree. Because I can tell you that 1)
airbags only get activated in specific circumstances, certainly not even close
to every accident and 2) just by hearing the injuries sustained, anyone in
ER/trauma can guess whether the person was restrained or not.
Seatbelts most absolutely
protect you from injury.
This time, it’s
not even my opinion. There are many examples and studies that prove this.
Mary
From:
nursebob@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nursebob@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Gallen Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 3:23
PM To: nursebob@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Seat Belt Laws
...
Seatbelts... will not
protectyou from injury
if it comes to you. For that, we have airbags, butthey only last for seconds, then
deflate. For people who confuseairbags
and think seatbelts are not needed, after theairbags deflatethere will be nothing to keep you in the
seat (or car), if it's still in motion.
In SC right now there is a big push on about seat belts, but motorcycle riders don't have to wear a helmet. Am I crazy, or is one just as dangerous as the...
Robin Jarvis
rjarvis57@...
Jun 8, 2009 7:08 pm
Helmets and Seatbelts do different functions. Helmets are made to protect you from impact after an accident. Of course, the type of helmet matters as well. One...
George Gallen
g_gallen@...
Jun 8, 2009 7:22 pm
My point is not that they do different functions, but that they are both protective devices, and that if the law enforces one, they should be able to enforce...
Robin Jarvis
rjarvis57@...
Jun 8, 2009 8:58 pm
Hi, George, I'm a little confused, because the 1st sentence below and the last sentence seem to contradict each other. Are you saying that seatbelts have no ...
You didn't read the whole sentence.. It said, "Seat belts will not protect you from injury if it comes to you" seat belts stop you from coming to it. meaning,...
George Gallen
g_gallen@...
Jun 9, 2009 6:14 pm
See, I knew I was missing something. When you clarified it, it made more sense to me. Thanks for clearing it up. But, George, I did read the whole sentence; in...
My thought is that since helmets only protect the wearer, whereas seatbelts can protect others besides the wearer, Even if they are not in the vehicle at the...
George Gallen
g_gallen@...
Jun 10, 2009 11:23 am
I have a tendency to think of the helmet-less motorcycle riders as "Punkin' Heads". Taking care of the survivors post crash & assessment of same, there is...
Here's my opinion: I try not to confuse my job, an ICU nurse, with everyone's freedom. My patient just recovered from a drug overdose, (illegal drugs), and we ...
Way to go.........finally someone who actually feels the way I feel and is willing to say it.....I would have but I am worn out from my three twelves, but I...
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