Immediate info on the back of a helmet?

[0pini0nated]

As anyone who reads any of my comments knows, I NEVER wore a helmet (except a period between the nineteen seventies, to 2003, when "our" government forced me to wear one.)
Two weeks ago, I bought a Z1R half-helmet, because my wife nagged me.

Also, a long time ago, I used to race sports cars, and the SCCA required that my <blood type> be posted at the rear/bottom of my helmet. That seemed like a good idea. I also thought I ought to post "NO ALLERGIES" above my blood type.

I DON’T want any non-emergency health-related info on the back of my helmet. Also, NO TELEPHONE NUMBERS on my helmet ~ I don't want some non-professional a**hole calling my wife and getting her upset.

What, if anything, should I add on back of my new helmet, of an IMMEDIATE nature, for a EMS or emergency responder?

[Frozenshrimp]

That would be a good idea what kind of label would you use and wouldn't your better half get tired of looking at it when they ride with you (just sayin)?pepper

[slick rick]

,,,,I fall and can't get up !!!!!!! Sorry I just couldn't resist I know smart a... it won't happen again . Really is a great ideal though forgive me

[Shimpy]

I always carry with me but in my wallet in a very accessible place the medications I am taking, very important for them to know that.

[0pini0nated]

That would be a good idea what kind of label would you use and wouldn't your better half get tired of looking at it when they ride with you (just sayin)?pepper

I understand your comments ~ I have a DYMO Labelmaker. My wife rides her own V-star, so she seldom sees the back of my helmet. And, if she's riding next to me, she knows ALL the answers (Just ask her ~ she'll tell ya )

slick rick - Thanks for the laugh

[slick rick]

,,,you bet brother and I owe you a cup of coffee ,,,,, your a good sport !!!!!

[pcombe]

,,,,i fall and can't get up !!!!!!! Sorry i just couldn't resist i know smart a... It won't happen again . Really is a great ideal though forgive me:d:d:d:d

[rwhgme]

Maybe your favorite booze..right after blood type...

[Bikerbozo]

I say have a sticker that says to "Arrest the driver of the car. They caused the accident".

[rhino 2]

In case or accident helmet to be removed by medical personal ''ONLY''

[DTR 11TG]

In case or accident helmet to be removed by medical personal ''ONLY''

rhino 2, while I completely agree with your comment, I would suggest an addition "ONLY by TRAINED HELMET REMOVAL PERSONAL"!!!!
I had some real unfriendly encounters with med techs 'trying' to remove my helmet back in my racing days! Thankfully my get-offs always involved my knees, back or shoulders or any combination of those parts

0pini0nated, maybe show, on the back of the helmet, the location of where the info can be found on the trike or bike and have spot where you store the info you want them to have, like a stash tube.

[pcombe]

I have to wear a small container on a chain around my neck with nitro pills in case of emergency.
I could write the other info on a scrap of paper and slip it inside of that.
Thanks for making me think about it!

[0pini0nated]

Yeah! There were some excellent ideas ~ kinda' like the "FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE' on the outside of many over-the-road trucks!

All three of my bikes have red plastic sleeves with my owner & insurance cards (courtesy of my local State Farm agent) and I can put that emergency info, in large bold letters, there!

I'll add a WARNING for any "good Samaritan" to "REMOVE HELMET ONLY BY TRAINED PERSONAL / MEDICAL INFO IN RED SLEEVE INSIDE BARREL BAG."

THANK YOU ALL for the inspiration, esp 92fxsts, rhino 2, pcome and Shimpy .

[Geezzer Glide]

Well any information anyone would need to know about me in case of an accident or injury is in my wallet which is always on my person in my right rear pocket which is easily accessible to any police officer or emergency personnel. Ones wallet is normally the first place they will look to find that personal information after they check for bracelets and neck pendants.
Myself I personally feel safer having that information where I know for a fact they will look for it. It's a very good possibility one may look right past anything on a helmet, if what may be on a helmet is even readable after and accident, and look in the normal places one would have such information.
Also I would prefer not to post any information about me or my health and/or wellness conditions where any idiot can read it at any given time.
Trust me, they are always going to check ones wallet.
Dan

[Blueribbon]

Here is an FREE online service to complete an extensive Emergency Medical Identification card. I have 3 - one taped to the back of my drivers license and one on each side of my dash - in a location that is is not a glairing "junk" near the dash, but where a EMT could see it.

The web site is: https://www.medicalinfoproducts.com/...allet-card.php

[0pini0nated]

Thank you all again, for your considered opinions.

Of course, we all hope none of us will have to use this advice in an actual accident.

With years and years of accident-free motorcycling behind me, I think I'm darn-near invincible. My wife, on the other hand, thinks I'm way-y-y-y-y-y over-due.

[oneup]

i dont think your medical professionals and ambulance drivers etc would be able to take any information on your helmet as factual.. what if you had borrowed someone elses helmet in an emergency, and have a crash, and they gave you blood of the wrong type, or drugs, based on a sticker??
here even a tattoo of your blood group on your own arm wont be taken as the facts.
it sounds like a good idea till you think of possible scenarios

[Bighorn]

I wear a lanyard around my neck with 2 laminated cards on it. One card is an Emergency Medical Identification card which is available from medids.com and is free to print out. The other card has copies of my insurance information on it. I overheard a first responder talking once saying "If I'm trying to save someone's life, I don't have time to go looking for wallets, purses, in glove boxes, etc." The EMI card lets you list your medical information, emergency contacts, blood type, meds, and any medical issues you have. Everything needed is there, hanging around your neck. Been using this for 7 years now and fortunately haven't had to put it to use yet.

[Firea100]

As a firefighter/emt, list of meds, known drug allergies, medical conditions, blood type, all good to know things for the medic trying to take care of you. IMHO

[bustedwing]

As a 14 year veteran EMT and 24 year veteran firefighter I agree with several options that have been pointed out; 1)any information must be able to be pin
pointed to that particular patient 2) vital information such as current medications, how often they are taken, and dosage , and allergies are very important even before arrival at the hospital. 3)an emergency contact person that can answer personal information about you. Once you get to the hospital more information may be necessary depending on severity of injuries and different states insurance requirements. I have been on the receiving end of the EMS services besides volunteering for as long as I did, and I can tell you these people devote their hearts and souls to their work. I hope that I never have to go thru that again, but if I do I know these people will do whatever it takes to make me one piece again.