Non-Newtonian Fluid Helmet
Abstract
Risk and reward are inevitably weighed when riding a motorcycle. Riders experience the thrill of the wind in their faces and a sense of independence, but they also have to accept the risk of damage that comes with a motorbike accident. The potential for brain damage in motorcycle accidents is one of the
largest risks. Riders are much more likely than passengers in passenger vehicles to sustain a brain injury in an accident, even when wearing helmets. According to the Administration for Highway and Traffic Safety (AHTS), more than 80% of motorcycle accident victims suffer serious injuries or pass away as a result of those injuries, motorcycle riders account for up to 17% of motor vehicle deaths,
mostly because the only thing standing between a biker and the road is their helmet or other protective riding gear. Head traumas, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), lead to the most devastating results. A total of 54% of all motorcycle deaths are TBI-related in motorcycle riders, even though motorcycles
only make up 3% of registered vehicles on the road today. Most serious outcomes involve head injuries, including TBI. TBI-related accidents frequently entail protracted hospital stays, therapy sessions or long-term impairment. TBIs can be slow to heal, sometimes taking months or even years, and some patients may never fully recover.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijsmfe.v8i2.1526
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