When helmet removal is being performed MILS (Manual In-line Stabilisation) is achieved by

Placing one hand on the mandible and the other applying supportive pressure on the occipital region

Placing two hands on the occipital region

Placing one hand on the chest and a rolled towel in the occipital region

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Helmet removal quiz

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1Helmet removal has nil contraindications in the ambulance setting.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
2A possible complication of helmet removal is exacerbation of?
1. AHead injury
2. BFacial trauma
3. CC-spine injury
4. DAll of the above
3Initially, The second officer provides MILS (Manual In-line Stabilisation) from the front of the patient.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4Helmet removal
1. Ais NOT required in all cases where the helmet remains in situ
2. BIS required in all cases where the helmet remains in situ
5Helmet removal should be performed by 3 officers
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6When helmet removal is being performed MILS (Manual In-line Stabilisation) is achieved by
1. APlacing two hands on the occipital region
2. BPlacing one hand on the chest and a rolled towel in the occipital region
3. CPlacing one hand on the mandible and the other applying supportive pressure on the occipital region