How To Remove Helmet From Crashed Rider Correctly!

[Boxing]

With the hotter weather coming up, one of you might come across a crash, I think every rider should know this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1MdIuVifGQ&feature=g-all-u

[FriendlyEllis]

I thought you would leave it to the emergency services? Neck/spine injuries and all that?

[Bred2shred]

[Minty]

[pits]

[cimbian]

Get yourself on a free Biker Down course if you can. It is about three of four hours of your time but you learn all about if/when and how to remove a lid safely.

I would not remove a lid unless I thought the guy was not breathing, as mentioned in the video, but if I found myself in the position where it became NECESSARY I now feel confident enough to do so.
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[Minty]

Pits, it only takes a few minutes before brain damage starts to occur (from what I remember). What's a good response time for an Ambulance? Sub 10 minutes?

I have done a fair few 4-5 day first aid courses and you are drilled that there is no waiting about for an ambulance, you assess the area and then get straight in with the ABC's.

I specifically asked the helmet question and was told that if breathing has stopped, you get the helmet off.
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[Cunnington]

One of the benefits of training is practising the theory, so you know what to expect if / when you need it.

If you dont think you will be able to give it a shot when the adrenaline is flowing, having only seen a video on you-tube, give it a shot on a mate and see what it is like trying to remove a helmet that is a decent fit. I'd be more likely to remember something I'd done, rather than something I'd only seen.

There is a fair bit of weight in a human head, so one bit of advice I was given is to use your knees to support your hands.

Good post OP
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[The999Kid]

trainers note: physically pull the sides of the helmet apart, by which i mean physically stretch the helmet sideways otherwise your gonna tug someone's ear off...
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

^^^Use the straps.
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[The999Kid]

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

I'll have a practise later. Ta.
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[UrbanRacer]

Just watched the video and i can verify that is exactly how its done over here too. Even with the training and knowledge you shouldn't be removing the helmet unless it is absolutely necessary.

[The999Kid]

[FriendlyEllis]

[speedy]

just remember you cause the rider injuries it could go the other way and he could sue you... most would be grateful however just seems to be the way the world is going atm

[UrbanRacer]

[Pete.]

[-LG-]

[cimbian]

[Pete.]

There is NO compulsion on a person trained in first aid to actually administer it other than what is provided by their own conscience.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[The999Kid]