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Update on the Effectiveness of High Retention Seats in Preventing Fatal Injury in Rear Impacts

David C. VianoProBiomechanics LLC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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Chantal S. ParenteauProBiomechanics LLC, Bloomfield Hills, MichiganCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 154-158 | Received 24 Feb 2014, Accepted 13 May 2014, Published online: 11 Sep 2014

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