Re: helmet vs. headset

[Sara Kautz <skautz@yahoo.com>]

I have read both in the concern archives and at the
flightweb of several incidents of bird strikes.  In
those cases, if the crew member had not been wearing a
helmet with a visor, serious injury or death might
have occurred.  Perhaps there isn't proof out there
that it improves survivability in a crash situation,
but I sure want that extra protection...just in case!
Our program requires and provides helmets for all crew
members.
Sara Kautz RN
AirLife Denver



--- Christy Foster <floridaflightgal@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>  Helmets are optional at our program, but are
> provided for each person if they so desire.  The
> majority of us wear headsets, as helmets are
> extremely cumbersome, hot, uncomfortable and reduce
> our ability to hear reports from EMS and patients
> well.  I have never found any real substantial
> evidence citing helmets as the reason for surviving
> crashes or head injuries as the sole reason for
> fatalities.  Just my opinion. 
> Long-sleeved, Nomex flight suits are also provided
> at no cost to us. 
> Christy Foster, TraumaOne Flight Services 
> Jacksonville, FL 
>   Deborah Hulchanski <wings4129@hotmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> I have been doing some "official" research about the
> helmet vs headset 
> controversy. I am familiar with the position
> statements of various air 
> medical professional organizations, have read
> articles discussing this 
> topic...
> I am now conducting a little "unofficial" research.
> My question is how are 
> other flight programs handling this issue. Are
> helmets mandatory or is 
> wearing a headset an option? Are they provided or
> shared cost? What are 
> people's thoughts on this topic? Thank you in
> advance for your 
> participation.
> 
> Deb
> 
>
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