Crash scenes. What to do.

[Ixion]

.. finding the location in the first place. Saying your down a long road surrounded by paddocks is not going to make it any easier!

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The problem is of course, that often one really has no idea of where one is. Even before allowing for concussion and shock and such.

I have never had to home in emergency services, but I have called up recovery vehicles. And sometimes it does come down to "Um, lotsa paddocks. And about half an hour ago I steamed through some hick town with a Maori name that I didn't take any notice of" . Or, sometimes, "Down a bank, lots of trees everywhere".

[alanzs]

Seems to me there are four categories of bikers. a) those who fear the wall. b) those who ride along the wall. c) those who hit the wall and their last thought is, "Bugger"! d) those who don't give a fuck for the wall.

I think you forgot the 5th type of biker - the ones who say "what the fuck is a wall?"

Nobody gets out of here alive. Till then, lets ride!

[dpex]

This thread has been really useful. Mrs H was a bit quiet in bed the other morning, so I successfully performed an emergency tracheotomy which perked her up a treat.

Good man! So what did you use for the hacking part? A rust razor? A blunt pen-knife? A shard of broken wine-glass (always my favourite).

What did you use for the tube? I hope you didn't try to use an inflated condom, did ya?

For in-home Trachs, I prefer to use the tube from a Mr Muscle spray bottle cos it cleans up as you work.

[Murray]

This thread has been really useful. Mrs H was a bit quiet in bed the other morning, so I successfully performed an emergency tracheotomy which perked her up a treat.

So what did you stick in her throat??????

[Hitcher]

Good man! So what did you use for the hacking part? A rust razor? A blunt pen-knife? A shard of broken wine-glass (always my favourite).

What did you use for the tube? I hope you didn't try to use an inflated condom, did ya?

There is more than enough apparatus in a standard Suzuki toolkit. All that is required is a strong arm and a little imagination.

A word of advice: Make sure that you don't leave the open tool kit too handy. I have managed to retrieve most items but I think there are still two Allan keys lodged in my rectum.

[Katman]

but I think there are still two Allan keys lodged in my rectum.

Lucky they're not John keys.

[Hitcher]

Lucky they're not John keys.

I understand he's stuck up the Right Honourable The Prime Minister's arse.

[mazz1972]

Earlier this year our bike club committee did a St John first aid course with a primary focus on what to do at an accident we are likely to encounter on our off-road rides, and also how to remove helmet etc etc.

Bloody great value, but there is a hell of a lot to take in and even reading some of this thread has reminded me of plenty of stuff I'd forgotten. I don't know how much I would remember if I came across an accident. Must get the course book out and have a read!

Would seriously suggest that instead of taking anyone's else's advice, do a certified course yourself, or at least get someone with appropriate training to cover the basics with you.

[Jiminy]

Check that the victim's bike is still running. If it's a nice bike, you got yourself a free upgrade.

Then I'll piss off to the pub with the loose change the victim had in their pockets (if you want good service, carry enough for beer)

That's why I always carry beer with me, who cares about the loose change...

The first thing you need to do on reaching an accident scene is making sure it is safe.

Ok, seriously, this is the first thing I learned in my 1st aid course (it's compulsory for all drivers back home). Glad someone finally mentioned it.