Motorcycle Helmets And First Aid...

[Iggle Piggle]

Not a question but a statement...
Attending the scene of an accident involving a motorcyclist lying in the road, I was shocked to hear someone suggest removing the motorcyclists helmet so they could 'hear if they are speaking'.
NEVER REMOVE A HELMET from an injured rider, you could paralyse them or kill them if they have back/neck injuries. Leave the helmet on and let trained paramedics remove it.
Obviously there are exceptions (when mouth to mouth/CPR required) but this decision must never be made lightly and best by a trained first aider...

Thanks for listening.

[237SJ]

I`m not sure a trained first aider is in a position to remove a motorcycle helmet either.

[furrypusscat]

Fully agree. There is a correct way of removal and as you rightly say if removed by someone not trained to do so, spinal injuries can occur leading to paralysis and at worst death which can be a possibility.

[masma]

My daughter was walking to work one morning when a motor cyclist hit a pot hole and came off his bike, he was knocked out and face down in the road with his visor filling with blood. Knowing she shouldn't remove his helmet she managed to just lift the visor and hold him till the ambulance men came; they took it off straight away!