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Smittie61984 10-07-2011 12:13 PM

Helmet Eject System
 
I'm continuing this from the 101 thread in order to not hijack it too much.

for context:
Quote:

Originally Posted by the chi (Post 493484)
...I know for a fact many first responders have no clue what not to do with a downed biker, first thing they try to do is rip off that helmet. Just a thought.

I'm curious what you mean by rip off the helmet. I'm an EMT-I and we are trained to get helmets off quickly but we do it in a very controlled way. We maintain control of c-spine but in a different manner. We do want the helmet off as quickly as possible.

I remember this from my EMT training becuase one of my instructors was looking into it and reviewing it. I forgot about it until recently and I think it would work well. I might actually get one for my helmet. Though the hard part will be trying to find a responder who would know to look for it.

http://www.shockdoctor.com/products/...al-system.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JBohCB_PtQ

Homeslice 10-07-2011 01:26 PM

I attended a class where helmet removal was taught. Is it ideal, no, but it some cases it's necessary, for example if airway blockage is suspected.

Particle Man 10-07-2011 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice (Post 493585)
I attended a class where helmet removal was taught. Is it ideal, no, but it some cases it's necessary, for example if airway blockage is suspected.

Agreed - here's where modular helmets help a ton

Trip 10-07-2011 03:07 PM

Next helmet is a schuberth. Been debating buying it from a friend or using a 10% discount I have at Revzilla.

Smittie61984 10-07-2011 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip (Post 493611)
Next helmet is a schuberth. Been debating buying it from a friend or using a 10% discount I have at Revzilla.

Probably going to be my next too after looking at the reviews. I've been planning on getting a new helmet within the next few months. I think my current (and 1st helmet) has passed its prime.

Rugby66x 10-08-2011 01:45 AM

I'm a medic and fairly certain most first responders don't just "rip" off a helmet. C-spine safety is stress so much it made me sick. Me practiced getting a few different helmets off but a full face motorcycle helmet is the most difficult. That helmet eject system looks nice but would only really be practical at a race event where every one has one and first responders doing the stand by already know its on there.


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