Helmet removal has nil contraindications in the ambulance setting.
A possible complication of helmet removal is exacerbation of?
Head injury
Facial trauma
C-spine injury
All of the above
Initially, The second officer provides MILS (Manual In-line Stabilisation) from the front of the patient.
Helmet removal
is NOT required in all cases where the helmet remains in situ
IS required in all cases where the helmet remains in situ
Helmet removal should be performed by 3 officers
When helmet removal is being performed MILS (Manual In-line Stabilisation) is achieved by
Placing two hands on the occipital region
Placing one hand on the chest and a rolled towel in the occipital region
Placing one hand on the mandible and the other applying supportive pressure on the occipital region