Stevey
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Post by Stevey on Feb 15, 2009 6:40:23 GMT 1
while browsing the net randomly i came across this contraption - www.spservices.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/1250 - now this look to me like a potential life saver and could maybe be carried on person as it looks small enough, whats your opinions on it and on how it actually works. |
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Post by McF on Feb 15, 2009 8:24:59 GMT 1
Not previously heard of this, but a fantastic concept.
Carried on the person - I think not.
But carried as standard kit by paramedics and others that would respond to an emergency - definetly yes.
If someone is likely to have a back or neck injury, I would do the least I possibly could until qualified, experienced help arrived. I would help keep them calm, comfortable and warm, with the least possible movement.
The only circumstance where I can anticipate needing to remove someone's helmet, would be if they were choking and or needed mouth to mouth resuscitation. I think I would then take the chance, remove the helmet and do the best I could. If the casualty was wearing an open face, of flip front, I'd ty without removing helmet if possible.
Well spotted for the product though. Anyone out there with proper medical knowledge?
I frequently rub shoulders with advanced trauma medics, some of whom are bikers; I will ask for their thoughts and report back.
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Feb 15, 2009 8:47:42 GMT 1
I've done a few courses in first aid (also for motorcycle accidents), and this is what they told me:
If at all possible, do not remove the helmet from motorcyclist when he/she has had an accident.
Only in case the victim is vomiting or has difficulty in breathing, an attempt should be made to remove the helmet.
This is a procedure which must be done by 2 persons and is too difficult to explain in this forum ( there is a special technique to support the victim's head & neck, while the other person removes the helmet).
In all other cases: leave the helmet on (just open the visor carefully). You could do a awfull lot of damage to the spine & neck.
Wait for to the ambulance people to do their work.
General tips for an emergency situation:
1. Take care of your own safety (there is no need for more victims)
2. Find out what happened (how many victims, what is the exact location etc.)
3. Call emergency (I believe 999 in the UK, but 112 in the rest of Europe)
4. Try to help the victims.
But if you can't, at least stay with them (talk to them & comfort them). Having a serious accicent if very often a traumatic experience and having someone with you, to wait for the ambulance is very nice. (Unfortunately, I speak from my own experience).
Ride safely
Franklin
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