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An untrained person helps a crashed motorcyclist who is conscious, breathing normally and in no immediate danger. Should they remove the helmet merely for comfort?

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No, avoid unnecessary movement and call 112.

No. In this situation, do not remove it for comfort: avoid unnecessary movement, call 112 and monitor the casualty following the instructions received. This is not an absolute prohibition in every emergency: if the casualty becomes unresponsive or is not breathing normally, call 112 and follow its instructions; do not delay necessary life-saving action to maintain the airway or start resuscitation.

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  • No, avoid unnecessary movement and call 112.

  • Yes, always remove it immediately for comfort.

  • Yes, consciousness alone makes removal compulsory.

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