Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 474 / 691
¿Se debe retirar el casco de protección a un accidentado?
Should an injured person's protective helmet be removed?
- ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
- BNo, como norma general, aunque si fuese necesario para atender la respiración de accidentado, se retirará sólo si se conoce la técnica adecuada.No, as a general rule; but if it is necessary to deal with the injured person's breathing, it should be removed only if you know the right technique.
- CNo, salvo si está consciente y para tomar el pulso carotídeo (del cuello).No, unless they are conscious and it is to take the carotid (neck) pulse.
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- BNo, como norma general, aunque si fuese necesario para atender la respiración de accidentado, se retirará sólo si se conoce la técnica adecuada.No, as a general rule; but if it is necessary to deal with the injured person's breathing, it should be removed only if you know the right technique.
Explanation
As a general rule, you should not remove an injured person's helmet. However, if it is necessary to deal with the injured person's breathing, it should be done only if you know the right technique, to avoid causing more harm.
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