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Case Helmet removal in the ER

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Alicia Scott

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When a person has an accident while wearing a helmet they don't usually remove the helmet. Way back when I was an EMT we made sure we had an open airway and if so taped the helmet to the backboard and transported. Not only does it help secure the C spine but it allows the ER doc to see the damage to the helmet. This paints a picture for that physician of possible injuries.

What types of injuries would you suspect if a patient had to have a helmet removed? Not just C spine injuries. There are a lot more. Share your thoughts.

Here is how they remove a helmet in the ER if the person has pain in the neck while attempting to remove the helmet.
 
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It sounds like the patient had some possible neck pain because he had a neck brace on. It also sounds like his head was hurting from the removal of the helmet.
 
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Agreed! You will have to go to YouTube and read the comments to see the outcome. I think he was sent home that night if I remember right.
 
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