by Lyn Taylor

Head injuries

I’m writing this in the hope that this might help some riders understand how dangerous even a small head injury may be and what we all need to know to manage these.

I hope that we all know that if you come across anyone who is unconscious that the first aid treatment is to stabilise their head and neck prior to rolling them into the recovery position. To do this, use your tee shirt or something similar rolled up and place it around their neck to reduce any movement of their head. Keep their airway clear, stay with the person and send someone else to for help. Continue reading →