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Target fixation or a nice bit of skirt on the pavement?
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Not a good idea to remove a biker's helmet after an accident, just in case there is some head injury. Let the paramedics handle that. I'm glad he was ok.
I would have to disagree with a blanket "Do not remove helmet rule". If the rider is conscious and breathing and removes his own helmet let them. Try to reduce them flexing or extending their neck. In an ideal world if you can keep the lid on it reduces risk. But when your hurt and adrenaline is pumping it's hard to calm people down. Just like the video the rider always tries to get up and move. This is the crucial part of managing them.hence this sticker:
It's almost like he was trying to hit that car...2 open lanes to the left and he goes off the road to the right and slams into a parked car. Not sure how anyone does that if they are awake.
What I'm getting at is, in this situation there are no hard and fast rules as each Trauma is unique and presents it's own problems.
The priority if possible is airway patentcy and spinal immobilization.
Nelly
Are you guys blind? There was a HUGE flag that was blocking his view. He went around it and bam! He should have gone left instead of right, but maybe he would have had a head on instead.
I would have to disagree with a blanket "Do not remove helmet rule". If the rider is conscious and breathing and removes his own helmet let them. Try to reduce them flexing or extending their neck. In an ideal world if you can keep the lid on it reduces risk. But when your hurt and adrenaline is pumping it's hard to calm people down. Just like the video the rider always tries to get up and move. This is the crucial part of managing them.
The guy in the video removed his own lid. With the conscious riders lid removed, If the rider then goes on to deteriorate and they require CPR the helmet is already off. If possible you need to lie them down and support the head/neck in a neutral position. Laying down with a helmet on prevents this. Talking to he rider and telling them to keep still can be just as good as any spinal immobilization equipment.
If the rider is unconscious and not breathing then the neck is the least of their problems, he will be dead in three or so minutes. you need two people to remove the lid in an unconscious rider to prevent flexing / extension of the neck. But if your on your own with just you and your best mate laying there, what are you going to do?
What I'm getting at is, in this situation there are no hard and fast rules as each Trauma is unique and presents it's own problems.
The priority if possible is airway patentcy and spinal immobilization.
Nelly