| End Time Warriors |
| Motorcycle Club "M/C" Protocol |
| After The Accident |
Just because they're standing doesn't mean they aren't hurt
You've just come round the bend and seen your riding partner take a serious slide, tumble or
even impact. However, before you are able to stop your bike your friend is back on their feet
and you breath a sigh of relief.
There are a number of unobvious, but important things to remember in this situation.
 The casualty's body will be pumped full of adrenaline. It is quite possible that without this
adrenaline they would not even be able to move. However, at the time their condition will be
deceptive, as they will appear remarkably alert, strong, and healthy.
 Injuries are not always apparent. The casualty could be conscious and coherent, but still
suffering from a number of dangerous and life threatening injuries such as spinal damage,
internal bleeding or even concussion.
 The casualty will be confused, and will not be able to make clear decisions.
Therefore, the following is recommended for all but the most trivial of falls:
 Immobilize the casualty as quickly as possible to prevent aggravation of any spinal injury.
If possible place some sort of support collar around the riders neck, and if they are still wearing
their helmet do not remove it and do not let the casualty remove it.
 Send for an ambulance as quickly as possible, despite whatever pleas the casualty may
make to the contrary. Do not call friends, relations etc to give them a ride. An ambulance will
provide the safest ride to hospital, particularly if there is any undetected spinal damage.
Dealing with a conscious patient is far more difficult than an unconscious one. If possible it is
probably best to have a person that the casualty trusts on hand to help strengthen your
persuasiveness.
The casualty will most probably be worried about the state of their motorcycle. Remember that
they are confused, and not thinking clearly. If manpower allows it, arrange for the bike to be
stood up and taken care of as best as possible. When the casualty asks you about their
motorcycle, give them an honest answer. The reason is simple, if they think you are lying they
will want to see it themselves.
Assure the casualty that their motorcycle will be alright, and if possible ask them were they would
like it taken. It is best to promise the casualty that you will get the bike to where they ask, even if
you have no idea how this is going to be achieved. Your most important duty is to keep the
casualty as still as possible until trained help arrives.
At the time it may seem unnecessary to take these steps, but please remember that the casualty
may be seriously injured, despite their ability to smile and joke about the fall. Furthermore, due
to the adrenaline rush, they will probably feel quite well, and try to argue over the above
recommended course of treatment.
Not removing the helmet is critical unless you have had special training on how to do it properly
(and it requires two people). But one thing to be prepared for is that riders that have crashed
and gone under (unconscious) often are very claustrophobic when they wake up, and want their
helmet removed NOW, especially if it is a full-face (they will fight you to get it off). Do not let them
convince you to remove it unless there is a medical need to remove it. Keep in mind that anyone
that has gone unconscious or has hit their head MUST be assumed to have cervical spine
damage until proven otherwise at a hospital.
If a crashee is confused, this could be due to an altered mental status, possible due to the early
signs of shock.
The point is to look at what we call Mechanism of Injury. If a rider lowsides and does not flip, well
and good. But if they highside, flip, or hit something, then they need to be seen by a doctor.
Only an x-ray can really rule out spinal damage. The best way to get them to a doctor is by
ambulance (not by you), because an ambulance has oxygen and other life saving equipment on
board.
You've just come round the bend and seen your riding partner take a serious slide, tumble or
even impact. However, before you are able to stop your bike your friend is back on their feet
and you breath a sigh of relief.
There are a number of unobvious, but important things to remember in this situation.
 The casualty's body will be pumped full of adrenaline. It is quite possible that without this
adrenaline they would not even be able to move. However, at the time their condition will be
deceptive, as they will appear remarkably alert, strong, and healthy.
 Injuries are not always apparent. The casualty could be conscious and coherent, but still
suffering from a number of dangerous and life threatening injuries such as spinal damage,
internal bleeding or even concussion.
 The casualty will be confused, and will not be able to make clear decisions.
Therefore, the following is recommended for all but the most trivial of falls:
 Immobilize the casualty as quickly as possible to prevent aggravation of any spinal injury.
If possible place some sort of support collar around the riders neck, and if they are still wearing
their helmet do not remove it and do not let the casualty remove it.
 Send for an ambulance as quickly as possible, despite whatever pleas the casualty may
make to the contrary. Do not call friends, relations etc to give them a ride. An ambulance will
provide the safest ride to hospital, particularly if there is any undetected spinal damage.
Dealing with a conscious patient is far more difficult than an unconscious one. If possible it is
probably best to have a person that the casualty trusts on hand to help strengthen your
persuasiveness.
The casualty will most probably be worried about the state of their motorcycle. Remember that
they are confused, and not thinking clearly. If manpower allows it, arrange for the bike to be
stood up and taken care of as best as possible. When the casualty asks you about their
motorcycle, give them an honest answer. The reason is simple, if they think you are lying they
will want to see it themselves.
Assure the casualty that their motorcycle will be alright, and if possible ask them were they would
like it taken. It is best to promise the casualty that you will get the bike to where they ask, even if
you have no idea how this is going to be achieved. Your most important duty is to keep the
casualty as still as possible until trained help arrives.
At the time it may seem unnecessary to take these steps, but please remember that the casualty
may be seriously injured, despite their ability to smile and joke about the fall. Furthermore, due
to the adrenaline rush, they will probably feel quite well, and try to argue over the above
recommended course of treatment.
Not removing the helmet is critical unless you have had special training on how to do it properly
(and it requires two people). But one thing to be prepared for is that riders that have crashed
and gone under (unconscious) often are very claustrophobic when they wake up, and want their
helmet removed NOW, especially if it is a full-face (they will fight you to get it off). Do not let them
convince you to remove it unless there is a medical need to remove it. Keep in mind that anyone
that has gone unconscious or has hit their head MUST be assumed to have cervical spine
damage until proven otherwise at a hospital.
If a crashee is confused, this could be due to an altered mental status, possible due to the early
signs of shock.
The point is to look at what we call Mechanism of Injury. If a rider lowsides and does not flip, well
and good. But if they highside, flip, or hit something, then they need to be seen by a doctor.
Only an x-ray can really rule out spinal damage. The best way to get them to a doctor is by
ambulance (not by you), because an ambulance has oxygen and other life saving equipment on
board.
Check List
Group Riding
Closing The Door
Rubber Band Effect
Road Captain
Ride Your Own Ride
Not Playing Follow The Leader
Attention Limits
Before You Dismount
Coffee, If You Need It.....
Lower Back
Accident Management
After The Accident
Group Riding
Closing The Door
Rubber Band Effect
Road Captain
Ride Your Own Ride
Not Playing Follow The Leader
Attention Limits
Before You Dismount
Coffee, If You Need It.....
Lower Back
Accident Management
After The Accident
Psalms 112:1 Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His
commandments.
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His
commandments.