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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 344 / 691

¿Es aconsejable quitarle el casco a un pasajero de moto que ha sufrido un accidente?

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

  • ASí, lo antes posible para evitar la asfixia.Yes, as soon as possible, to prevent suffocation.
  • BSí, solo si el herido está consciente.Yes, only if the injured person is conscious.
  • CNo, a menos 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, a menos que sea necesario y se conozca la técnica.No, unless it is necessary and you know the technique.
Explanation

Removing an injured person's helmet can move their neck and make a possible spinal injury worse. It should only be done if it is essential, for example because the person is not breathing or is vomiting, and by someone who knows the technique, which requires two people keeping the head and neck in line.

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