Recommended helmet removal techniques in a cervical spine injured patient.
Helmet removal techniques in the absence of C-spine injuries have been developed and promulgated. Utilizing a cadaver model, these techniques were demonstrated to adversely affect pre-existing C-spine injury. Removal of helmets with cast cutters is recommended.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011482:Protective Devices