Re helmets

[<copterrn@bellsouth.net>]

Al,
On the topic of helmets,
Partial list of data/position statements:
Frazer R. Air Medical Accidents, A 20 year Search for information. AirMed Sept/Oct 1999 pp34-39

Cox K. Seeking the Truth About Helicopter Flight Helmets. AirMed; Nov/Dec 1998 pp18-21

Postition Statements (just a few )
www.astna.org/Position-papers/Safety1.html
www.nfpa.rotor.com/positio2.htm
Another great reference is AAMS's statement titled " Personal Protective Equipment for flight crew members", I have a hard copy but could not trace the document in their website. email me your fax# and I'll send it. It also has three pages of referenced articles.

Wear that brain bucket! It will save your life.

Play Safe.
David Summers
Jupiter, FL



 
> From: "David A. Summers" <copterrn@bellsouth.net>
> Date: 2001/08/02 Thu PM 09:46:16 EDT
> To: flightmed@flightweb.com
> Subject: Re: Re helmets
> 
> Al,
> I have a substantial file of data at the office. I'll email the references
> tomorrow.  I used it while attempting to educate some local ems pilots on
> the benefits of helmet use in EMS air medicine. Needless to say, the use of
> helmets remains optional, not required. They cited excuses such as too heavy
> for their necks, restricts visibility, and my favorite went something like
> this:
> " I haven't needed it in 17 years, I don't need it now"
> 
> My opinion, (as substantiated by the non-fatal crash in Melbourne, FL and
> numerous large foul strikes),   helmets, in high risk activities, saves
> lives. Whether it is on a motorcycle, bicycle or a EMS helicopter crew
> member.
> Data to follow tomorrow.
> 
> David Summers RN etc.
> past pres-Florida Chapter-NFNA
> Jupiter, FL
> 
> al smith wrote:
> 
> > first thanks for all the replies. However would like
> > to know if anyone has sources for stats/research
> > involving crashes and survivability etc with and
> > without helmets.
> >
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