RE: helmet vs. headset

["Cipcic, Eric" <EricCipcic@Centura.Org>]

Excellent point Sara! Our program also requires and provides helmets for all
the crew members for exactly that point and many others. I certainly feel
much safer around turning rotorblades, among the debris that can be thrown
up, with my helmet on. It's all about being as safe as possible. Afterall,
when something hits you in the head....that's stupid! Safe skies,
Eric Cipcic
Flight For Life
Colorado Springs


-----Original Message-----
From: Sara Kautz [mailto:skautz@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:38 AM
To: flightmed@flightweb.com
Subject: Re: helmet vs. headset


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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