A motorcycle or football helmet should be removed if:
A) the patient complains of severe neck pain and the helmet fits snugly.
B) you are going to transport the patient to a medical treatment facility.
C) the patient is breathing shallowly and access to the airway is difficult.
D) you are properly trained in the technique, even if you are by yourself.
Answer: C) the patient is breathing shallowly and access to the airway is difficult.
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