Protective Helmets

Question 1

Reasons for protective helmets

Answer 1

Lack of protective mechanisms

Falling

Epilepsi

Pica

Self Abusive

Question 2

Faceshield

Answer 2

If self abuse to face, then it is necessary

Useful to Pica as well, to prevent putting things in mouth, eating

Question 3

Faceshield measure ment

Answer 3

Depth of nose

Cheek to tip of nose

Question 4

Securing Helmet

Answer 4

Want to avoid chin strap if possible, due to choking hazard

Also it maybe easily accessible, easy to open and take helmet off

Good if you can make chin continuous with rest of helmet

Deformable top to allow head entry

Strapping posterior so its hard to reach

Question 5

Falling

Answer 5

Provide shock absorption with padding

Increase padding in the direction where falling typically occurs

Question 6

Other considerations

Answer 6

Holes for heat to escape, temperature regulation

Ear holes