RT Book, Section A1 Sanello, Ashley N. A1 Üner, Atilla A2 Reichman, Eric F. SR Print(0) ID 1159811200 T1 Helmet Removal T2 Reichman's Emergency Medicine Procedures, 3e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259861925 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159811200 RD 2024/10/16 AB The helmeted person who becomes injured presents unique challenges to athletic trainers, prehospital health care providers, and Emergency Department personnel in providing the initial stabilization and management. Greater numbers of people are wearing helmets due to the helmet laws and increasing public awareness for the prevention of head injuries associated with recreational and athletic activities. This practice will limit the most severe outcomes from head trauma. However, the helmeted patient is not immune from life-threatening head and neck injuries. Secondary injury due to improper helmet removal can adversely affect patient outcome.1,2