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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 187 / 626

Ante un motorista herido en un accidente, respecto a su casco:

With a motorcyclist injured in an accident, what about their helmet?

  • ADebe quitarse siempre de inmediato.It must always be removed immediately.
  • BNo debe retirarse salvo necesidad vital (por ejemplo, que no respire), y con extrema precaución.It must not be removed unless it is vital (for example, they are not breathing), and then with extreme care.
  • CDebe girarse la cabeza con fuerza.The head must be turned firmly.
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Correct answer

  • BNo debe retirarse salvo necesidad vital (por ejemplo, que no respire), y con extrema precaución.It must not be removed unless it is vital (for example, they are not breathing), and then with extreme care.
Explanation

Do not remove the helmet unless it is essential to save their life (they have stopped breathing), because of the risk of making neck injuries worse.

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