I have a tendency to think of the helmet-less motorcycle riders as "Punkin' Heads". Taking care of the survivors post crash assessment of same, there is usually some mushy area of the skull, along with residual damage of the brain. Being raised around farms, I can relate to smashing pumpkins or squash... Very similar to what happens to the unprotected human head during crash.
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From: "Robin Jarvis" Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:07:23 -0400 To: <nursebob@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Seat Belt Laws
In SC right now there is a big push on about seat belts, but motorcycle riders don't have to wear a helmet. Am I crazy, or is one just as dangerous as the other? If the states can tell us we have to have a seat belt with 4 wheels under us, why don't they make motorcyclists who only have 2 wheels under them, wear a helmet? My best friend died on a motorcycle many years ago. A helmet might not have made a difference, but we will never know. Please urge any one who rides a motorcycle and comes to the ED to wear a helmet.
In SC right now there is a big push on about seat belts, but motorcycle riders don't have to wear a helmet. Am I crazy, or is one just as dangerous as the...
Robin Jarvis
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Jun 8, 2009 7:08 pm
Helmets and Seatbelts do different functions. Helmets are made to protect you from impact after an accident. Of course, the type of helmet matters as well. One...
George Gallen
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Jun 8, 2009 7:22 pm
My point is not that they do different functions, but that they are both protective devices, and that if the law enforces one, they should be able to enforce...
Robin Jarvis
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Jun 8, 2009 8:58 pm
Hi, George, I'm a little confused, because the 1st sentence below and the last sentence seem to contradict each other. Are you saying that seatbelts have no ...
You didn't read the whole sentence.. It said, "Seat belts will not protect you from injury if it comes to you" seat belts stop you from coming to it. meaning,...
George Gallen
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Jun 9, 2009 6:14 pm
See, I knew I was missing something. When you clarified it, it made more sense to me. Thanks for clearing it up. But, George, I did read the whole sentence; in...
My thought is that since helmets only protect the wearer, whereas seatbelts can protect others besides the wearer, Even if they are not in the vehicle at the...
George Gallen
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Jun 10, 2009 11:23 am
I have a tendency to think of the helmet-less motorcycle riders as "Punkin' Heads". Taking care of the survivors post crash & assessment of same, there is...
Here's my opinion: I try not to confuse my job, an ICU nurse, with everyone's freedom. My patient just recovered from a drug overdose, (illegal drugs), and we ...
Way to go.........finally someone who actually feels the way I feel and is willing to say it.....I would have but I am worn out from my three twelves, but I...
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