Raven EMS Education Program ManualTrauma Helmet Removal Motorcycle Evaluation Form
Date:
Student name:
Evaluator name:
Steps:
Take BSI precautions.
Explain the procedure to the patient (if conscious).
Take or direct manual stabilization of the c-spine. Stabilize the helmet by placing your hands on either side of it, ensuring that your fingers are on the patient’s lower jaw to prevent movement of the head.
Assess CMS in all extremities.
Kneel down at the patient’s head and open the face shield to assess the airway and breathing.
Your partner should loosen the strap.
Your partner should place one hand on the patient’s lower jaw and the other behind the head at the occiput.
Gently slip the helmet off about halfway and then stop. Remove the helmet by pulling out on the sides until the ears are cleared and pulling straight back (full-face helmets may be tilted to clear the nose).
Your partner slides his or her hand from the occiput to the back of the head to prevent the head from snapping back once the helmet is removed.
With your partner’s hand in place, remove the helmet and stabilize the cervical spine. Apply a cervical collar.
Reassess CMS in all extremities.
Accepts evaluation and criticism professionally.
Shows willingness to learn/asks appropriate questions.
Interacts with simulated patient and other personnel in a professional manner (ie, uses appropriate name, explains procedures, maintains modesty, is courteous to crew, etc).
Passing criteria:
Pass: At least 70% (? of ?) successfully completed above. Currently at 0% completed.
Fail.
Did not explain and reassure the patient to allow informed consent.
Fails to check CMS prior to removing helmet.
Fails to adequately immobilize the spine while removing helmet.
