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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 170 / 691

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¿Es aconsejable quitar el casco de protección al pasajero de una motocicleta que ha sufrido un accidente?

Is it advisable to remove the protective helmet from a motorcycle passenger who has had an accident?

  • ASí, lo antes posible para evitar asfixias.Yes, as soon as possible, to avoid suffocation.
  • BSí, siempre que el herido esté consciente.Yes, as long as the injured person is conscious.
  • CNo, salvo que sea necesario y se conozca la técnica.No, unless it is necessary and you know the technique.
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Correct answer

  • CNo, salvo que sea necesario y se conozca la técnica.No, unless it is necessary and you know the technique.
Explanation

As a general rule, you should not remove the protective helmet from an injured person. When it is necessary, for example to carry out resuscitation, the helmet must be removed using a specific technique that keeps the neck (cervical spine) immobilised, and this should only be done by someone who knows the technique properly.

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