Question 5137
Is it advisable to remove the protective helmet from a motorcycle passenger who has been in an accident?
- Yes, as soon as possible to prevent suffocation.
- Yes, as long as the injured person is conscious.
- No, unless it is necessary and the proper technique is known.
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Correct answer: No, unless it is necessary and the proper technique is known.
No. As with the motorcycle rider, a passenger's helmet is generally left on, because removing it moves the neck and can make a spinal injury worse. It is only removed if necessary because it interferes with breathing or the person needs resuscitation, and if someone knows the technique. Being conscious is not a reason to remove it.