Helmet Removal System Mandated

About half of the states in our country mandate helmet use for motorcyclists. Now, many race organizations mandate the removal of helmets by using a particular device. The Eject Helmet Removal System (Eject), developed by Shock Doctor, is now required to be used in all helmets worn in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle classes of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).

The Eject is a system which incorporates either a CO2 cartridge or squeeze bulb to inflate an air bladder installed inside the helmet. When inflated, the bladder gently lifts the helmet off of the person's head without applying excessive pressure or traction to the cervical spine.  Accident Scene Management, Inc,(ASMI) is dedicated to teaching bystanders how to assist injured motorcyclists at the scene of a crash. Recently it tested the Eject system. One of the areas of instruction in ASMI is the proper technique of removing a full face helmet.  ASMI found the device to be all that the manufacturer claimed it to be. Still, the device alone will not suffice. Trained rescuers are still needed to guide the helmet past the nose while stabilizing the neck.  Furthermore, there is an Eject System that can be inserted in a helmet by EMT's if the helmet wasn't equipped with one. The amount of time needed to remove a helmet from a non-breathing person, utilizing the Eject insert system, is a matter needing more study and consideration according to ASMI. ASMI instructs students that only full face helmets should be removed by bystanders and only if the crash victim is not breathing.  Protocols for Emergency Medical Technicians may vary and some departments remove all helmets to accommodate better stabilization capabilities.

Besides the NHRA, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) now requires the Eject system for all licensed pro-riders in the Supercross and Outdoor National Motocross Series.

Accident Scene Management, Inc is a non-profit, 501 (C) 3 organization with instructors in 26 states. ASMI has taught over 15,000 people what to do at the scene of a motorcycle crash and is the curriculum used by Rescue Riders. Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is the major financial sponsor of ASMI, contributing over $50,000, and recently donated $7,500 to Rescue Riders for additional training.

Shock Doctor is a global brand leader in the technology of protective gear for sports, including hockey, football, baseball, soccer, martial arts and boxing in addition to motorsports safety equipment.

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