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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 606 / 626

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A un motorista herido en accidente de tráfico, ¿debe quitar el casco?

Should you remove the helmet of a motorcyclist injured in a road accident?

  • ANo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
  • BSí, para que respire mejor.Yes, so that they can breathe better.
  • CHaré lo que el me diga.I will do what they tell me.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
Explanation

As a general rule you should not remove an injured motorcyclist's helmet, because doing so may make a possible neck (cervical spine) injury worse. It is only removed if it is essential, for example because they are not breathing, and it must be done by someone who knows the technique.

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