2050 - Head Trauma

Question 1

Head Trauma - 2050

All helmets other than football should be removed.

true or false?

Answer 1

true

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Question 2

Head Trauma - 2050

Patients wearing football helmets

Indications for football helmet removal (5)

Answer 2

• Helmet in place and no shoulder pads
• Head/facial trauma
• Cervical/spinal regions are unstable because the helmet fits poorly
• Airway management cannot be achieved with just face mask removal
• Patient is in cardiac arrest (requires removal of shoulder pads)

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