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PROTECTIVE DEVICES
08-Jan-2009
Injury Information
Definition
Protective devices (safety equipment) in use or worn by the patient at
the time of the injury.
Additional Information
- Check all that apply.
- If “Child Restraint” is present, complete variable “Child Specific Restraint.”
- If “Airbag” is present, complete variable “Airbag Deployment.”
- Evidence of the use of safety equipment may be reported or observed.
- Lap Belt should be used to include those patients that are restrained, but not further specified.
- If chart indicates “3 point restraint” choose 2 and 10.
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