A patient with a suspected cervical spine injury needs to have their helmet removed. The patient is wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet. What is the correct technique? A One person removes the helmet rapidly in a single motion B The chin strap should be cut and the helmet left in place C The helmet should not be removed pre-hospital under any circumstances D Two-person technique: one person maintains manual in-line stabilisation of the head and neck from below while the second person carefully removes the helmet, expanding it laterally E Three people are required: one for each side of the helmet and one for the body
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