LX Biodynamics of Injury to the Larynx in Automobile Collisions

In view of the magnitude of traffic accident injuries, it is both surpnsmg and fortunate that injuries to the upper respiratory tract are relatively infrequent. However, since the consequences of such injuries in terms of morbidity and mortality are so great, early recognition and effective treatment are vital to consider. It is appropriate to preface such considerations with a discussion of the mechanics of injury causation and methods of prevention.