Was at the scene of a bike crash this evening
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Dr John on helmets at 24 minutes - the whole video is with a watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg
Crossflow Kid said:
EagleMoto4-2 said:
EP3vMk3RS said:
Crossflow Kid said:
So what special magic can a paramedic work that a mere mortal cannot?
There's no secret to removing a helmet, it's just a question of (a little) training/education/practise and confidence that c-spine injury can be ruled out.
You're unlikely to be able to rule out a spinal injury by the side of the road based on that mechanism of injury, and if he had a distraction injury such as a broken bone then he would need some sort of radiological imaging in hospital. There's no secret to removing a helmet, it's just a question of (a little) training/education/practise and confidence that c-spine injury can be ruled out.
Not sure though why a car based paramedic doesn't carry this kit.
Incidentally, did they use the collar and board to get your helmet off, or just to treat you once it was off?
I suspect it was the latter.
Edited by Crossflow Kid on Saturday 8th October 10:12
The helmet was removed, neck brace put in place and then finally scoop stretcher placed underneath the rider.
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