Of course the exception to not removing the helmet is if the rider isn't breathing and requires CPR. That's one of the advantages of doing a CPR course, is that you learn how to stabilize the head neck. At the end of the day, if it's a choice between risking some sort of paralysis or not providing CPR the choice is obviously to do what you can to keep the person alive. I think it's a good idea that in every group there are at least two people that have some sort of First Aid training. I know you (GOrtho) know all this, just making the point for everyone else reading who doesn't or most likely has never even thought about having to be the person who might need to save the life of your riding partner.
Jan. 13, 2022, 1:45 a.m. - Mark
Of course the exception to not removing the helmet is if the rider isn't breathing and requires CPR. That's one of the advantages of doing a CPR course, is that you learn how to stabilize the head neck. At the end of the day, if it's a choice between risking some sort of paralysis or not providing CPR the choice is obviously to do what you can to keep the person alive. I think it's a good idea that in every group there are at least two people that have some sort of First Aid training. I know you (GOrtho) know all this, just making the point for everyone else reading who doesn't or most likely has never even thought about having to be the person who might need to save the life of your riding partner.