PPT Slide
Accident Scene Management
4.1 Removing a Helmet (Cont.)
- Person sitting behind slowly pulls helmet
directly back and off of the head
- Watch out for:
- Catching nose on chin guard of full face
helmets
- Ears, earrings and pierces
- After helmet is off, place leather jacket under
head of victim; be careful not to move head!
- Person behind head should continue to hold
head to promote cervical immobilization
American College of Orthopedic Surgeons
If at all possible, leave helmet on!