I was always told not to put stickers on your lid as it damages the outter shell. So are these stickers safe to use, would be a bit ironic really if not :w00t:
Having just done a “First Biker on Scene” emergency care course, I would have to say this sticker statement is potentially dangerous.
The first rule is airway and if the biker’s airway is blocked it may be necessary to remove the helmet There is a method to remove a helmet without causing movement or damage to the neck.
There are so many variables but this black and white statement could result in brain damage etc. if the airway is not made clear or mouth to mouth is not provided oxygen starvation could result.
The paramedic who gave this course was not a fan of these stickers for this reason.
I quite agree, but as I said it does state do not remove unless you are a medic, I would be happy to have a medic remove it or trained person but not joe public. I agree there are variables but I guess it is down to personal choice at the end of the day as to wether you wish to have it there.
Stickers will only damage cheaper polycarbonate(plastic) lids. If your lid is fiberglass/kevlar/carbon etc then its not an issue.It’s a waste of time putting blood group on a sticker as medics will type your blood as a matter of course.
If you’ve stopped breathing or have a compromised airway, you need your helmet removed and the airway/breathing problem looked at ASAP, If you have one of these stickers on your lid and joe public decide not to remove the lid as the sticker states, the chances are that you’ll be dead by the time the ambulance turns up.
In a scenario like this, which isn’t a particularly common one, there’s no point in worrying about possible c-spine injuries if you’re not breathing.
The most helpful thing to have on the sticker would be your name and DOB, that way the hospital can book you in and confirm who you are so relatives etc. can be informed.
You’re pretty unlucky! As with anything there’s always going to be exceptions to any rule.
I still think that the ICE thing is about the most helpful thing for anyone who’s been in an RTC,
you should carry a donor card, your licence and id in your jacket pocket. You can get medic bracelets/necklaces.I am inclined to agree with the first aid advice. Regardless of taking the lid off, if someone moves you with a spine injury - your pretty much fubar in that department. Basic ABC - airways, breathing, circulation. If there airways blocked there’s no breathing which means no circulation which means oxygen starvation to the brain = brain damage, stroke and all sorts of complication.
A qualified first aider would be able to assess the situation and deal with it. It’s a great idea to do any first aid course your employer may offer as you never know when you will need it. I did a week long course at work and I’ve got a card valid for 3 years.
If anyone is interested, these provide training to all MOD establishments and my sister was trained by them in Brighton when doing outdoor training. Clayton Training Group Ltd based in Tonbridge tel 0800 7311999 email [email protected]www.claytons.com
No one has answered my question about putting stickers on crash hats that aren’t supposed to have stickers on them because it damages the shell. Anyone?
An HJC one, not fibreglass. has go faster strips too Couldn’t afford the diablo
For anyone who doesn’t know: ICE is InCase of an Emergency. What you do is enter your emergency contact number as ICE on your mobile phone and then any paramedics etc who need to contact a NOK, can do without delay. I have ICE parents and ICE best mate so they know who they are calling. It’s the brainchild of a paramedic and it went round via email a couple of years ago. It’s a brillient idea IMO
I’d avoid putting any stickers on a HJC. The go faster stripes will have a specially developed adhesive where as most other stickers have solvent based adhesive which can compromise the structure of the thermoplastic:)I like this ICE malarky… where did I put my mobile?