Fbos

[essjay]

Well 12 members of Region 30 have today completed a FBOS course (First bike on scene) if you havent heard of it, it is a course designed specifically for motorcyclists by the ambulance service. Basically it teaches you what to do if you come across a road traffic collision, such as assessing the situation, making safe, what action to take and how and when to remove a helmet, also CPR, logrolling and recovery positions.
We all found the course interesting and beneficial, hopefully we will never need to use our new found skills but who knows?
At least there will be at least 11 capable people with me at the wall of death but seriously if you get a chance to go on a FBOS course have a go, we booked ours as a group last year and it worked out at £50 each. The course lasts about 7 hours, including lunch and coffee breaks, and if you pass you get a nice certificate to show the vicar!

[devon.john]

I hope you get a badge for your efferts,

Ibet you all rushed to give the kiss of life to the dummy

a bit embarrassing??

I hope you all carry a good first aid kit to European standard DIN 13167

This is supposed to be carried by all Vehicles in certain European countries

I bought one down at your rally two years ago

the course you boys attended is well worth doing i did one last year

I think every group should have a member or two do the course

ride safe

john

[Charlieharley]

Hi John
I'm a qualified first aider and was wondering if you could let me have any info you received on the removal of helmets as I have not come across anything on this subject, except, too leave it in place unless the rider can remove it by themself and / or to leave it on would in fact endanger the casualty further.
Aye Charlie

[jeromeserena]

hi there i am a paramedic in scotland.
your main priority on a casualty is the airway but you must consider spinal damage (c spine) therefore removal of the helmet is a 2 person operation. at an r.t.a we would remove the helmet as securing patient to a spinal board is near impossible with it in place. assessment is also very difficult.( patient is vomiting, blood going into airway) remember if not sure leave well alone .
YouTube - Crash helmet removal


watch this link it is very good
remember the job is not done once the helmet is off keep the casualty in neutral alignment (straight spine) till we get there

keep assessing the patient

remember
A airway--------- keep it open

B breathing -----make sure it is adequate to support life

C circulation----stop major haemorrage if possible
thats about as much as you can do and you will have been of invaluable help to both the patient and the ambulance service

[Charlieharley]

Hi J
Thanks for that, much as I would have done on my own initiative if I had to remove it, to prevent loss of life. but the vidio reinforced my thinking. Thanks also to you and your colleaques for the outstanding job that you all do. Respect!
Aye Charlie