Which of the following is false regarding Aircraft injuries
Fracture Thoracic spine is most commonly seen spinal injury . It is usually due to hyperflexion injuries due to rapid deceleration when the aircraft strikes the ground. Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %)
Fracture cervical spine is most commonly seen spinal injury
Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %)
If a door or window breaks during flight, cabin pressure falls and death occurs due to anoxia
Brain lactic acid levels exceeding 200 mg% indicates hypoxia
Regional injuries