Helmet On, Roll to Side
Age 11 · Health
If a motorcycle rider is unconscious but breathing, roll them onto their side so the airway stays open. Leave the helmet on and keep the head and neck steady, because twisting the neck can hurt the spinal cord.
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- The helmet: it stays on the rider’s head.
- The rescuer’s hands: they hold the helmet and neck steady.
- The rider’s side-lying position: the mouth and throat are turned downward.
Examples
- A rider who does not wake up after a fall but is still breathing.
- A friend lying still on the ground after a bike crash.
Key takeaways
- An unconscious but breathing person needs the airway kept open.
- Do not remove a motorcyclist’s helmet; keeping the neck still helps protect the spinal cord.
Quiz: Helmet On, Roll to Side (Age 11)
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If a motorcycle rider is unconscious but breathing, what should you do to keep the airway open?
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What should you do with an unconscious motorcycle rider’s helmet?
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Why should you keep the rider’s head and neck steady?
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