| Front | What is a concern for women in the later stages of pregnancy regarding seatbelts? |
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| Back | For these patients, the gravid uterus has displaced the bladder to the anterior. This anatomic change allows the normally protected bladder to become more susceptible to injuries from impacts and the seatbelt. |
Tags: 28, abdominal, genitourinary, injuries
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