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Natasha Richardson
Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike,
the life you save might be your own... |
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Natasha Richardson
On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:02:57 -0700 (PDT), Evojeesus
wrote this crap: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... Wuss! Don't tell me what to do, dumbass. A mighty Hungarian warrior The blood of Attila runs through me |
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Natasha Richardson
On Mar 19, 11:41*am, A mighty Hungarian
wrote: On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:02:57 -0700 (PDT), Evojeesus wrote this crap: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... Wuss! * Don't tell me what to do, dumbass. I'm telling you to wear a helmet while skiing, that's what Hungarian warrior-characters do in battle anyway. |
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Natasha Richardson
Evojeesus wrote:
Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, said there is little evidence in this case that a helmet would have warded off Richardson's injury. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Min...7116273&page=1 //Walt ....we report, you decide... |
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Natasha Richardson
On Mar 19, 1:50*pm, Walt wrote:
Evojeesus wrote: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... * *Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore * *Medical Center in New York, said there is little evidence * *in this case that a helmet would have warded off * *Richardson's injury. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Min...7116273&page=1 The helmet can reduce g-forces to the head and if g-forces caused the thing, the helmet may well have helped, whether or not there's documented evidence of that or not. I read some of the discussion on the subject and people claimed that there are dozens of concussion- injuries per ski resort per year, the vast majority with people who were not wearing helmets. |
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Natasha Richardson
"Evojeesus" wrote in message ... On Mar 19, 1:50 pm, Walt wrote: Evojeesus wrote: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, said there is little evidence in this case that a helmet would have warded off Richardson's injury. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Min...7116273&page=1 The helmet can reduce g-forces to the head and if g-forces caused the thing, the helmet may well have helped, whether or not there's documented evidence of that or not. I read some of the discussion on the subject and people claimed that there are dozens of concussion- injuries per ski resort per year, the vast majority with people who were not wearing helmets. ===================== I agree its a good idea to wear a helmet. I wear a helmet. I strongly suggest to my kids they wear helmets. (one of two does, the other is an adult now and makes his own choices) I've seen head injuries in non helmet wearing skiers. However, I read where this accident is rekindling discussion regarding making helmet use mandatory. I have a problem telling people they must wear a helmet. Whats next, body armour? Cut down all the trees? |
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Natasha Richardson
On Mar 19, 4:00*pm, "Norm" wrote:
However, I read where this accident is rekindling discussion regarding making helmet use mandatory. I have a problem telling people they must wear a helmet. Whats next, body armour? Cut down all the trees? Yeah mandatory would be bad, on the other hand some US ski resort could just start that trend in fear of litigation. I like the French go-kill-yourself-if-you-want-to - approach a lot better. |
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Natasha Richardson
On Mar 19, 8:50*am, Walt wrote:
Evojeesus wrote: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... * *Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore * *Medical Center in New York, said there is little evidence * *in this case that a helmet would have warded off * *Richardson's injury. True, because there is no evidence of exactly what her injury was, or what the precise cause of death was. That information hasn't been released. Since we know almost nothing beyond the facts that she fell and she died, we don't know whether a helmet would have helped or not. However, you omitted the other quoted doctor's professional advice & speculation on this point: "Faden said that Richardson's death should serve as a reminder to the public to take precautions against head injury whenever possible. ... He added that he believes the use of a helmet may have helped lessen the likelihood of a traumatic brain injury." Joe Ramirez |
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Natasha Richardson
Evojeesus wrote:
On Mar 19, 1:50 pm, Walt wrote: Evojeesus wrote: Ok folks, just wear your helmet when you're skiing or on a motorbike, the life you save might be your own... Dr. Eugene Flamm, chairman of neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, said there is little evidence in this case that a helmet would have warded off Richardson's injury. http://www.abcnews.go.com/Health/Min...7116273&page=1 The helmet can reduce g-forces to the head and if g-forces caused the thing, the helmet may well have helped, whether or not there's documented evidence of that or not. I read some of the discussion on the subject and people claimed that there are dozens of concussion- injuries per ski resort per year, the vast majority with people who were not wearing helmets. The problem with helmets is not that simple. One a improperly fitted helmet can be worse than no helmet at all. Helmets are a wear out item and have a life span, it not a hat, it needs to perform a mechanical function. That depends on the plastic not being past its use or the padding inside is not compressed. The most important being fitted for your head. The helmet does not work if it is not strapped on. I have rejected racers that had cracks in their helmet and they did not understand why? They claim it is there choice to wear and use defective equipment. Well it is my choice to protect the other racers and reject your entry go see the steward. You can make morons wear helmets but if they do not do it right it is pointless. The other side of the coin is your telling me I can ski down this slope at speeds greater the the national speed limit and all I need is this little plastic cap on my head to do it legally. |
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Natasha Richardson
On 19 Mar, 16:28, wrote:
However, you omitted the other quoted doctor's professional advice & speculation on this point: "Faden said that Richardson's death should serve as a reminder to the public to take precautions against head injury whenever possible. ... To mention a couple of examples in the news here. Especially when standing in the queue for the checkout - http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky...20080641318812 "Mr Tripp suffered severe head injuries when he hit the supermarket floor" Or when a pedestrian on the pavement (sidewalk - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...just-fine.html "suffering fatal injuries as she hit her head on the pavement" In fact, why not just stay in bed - much safer - except it's not of course, you will just die sooner with some problem related to inactivity. |
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