Flight helmets have been in use since the early days of aviation, yet, debate continues regarding their benefit. The most common cause of death in aircraft accidents is head injury, and several studies have concluded that helmets can provide significant protection. This review chronicles the development of the modern helicopter crew helmet, and presents arguments and data supporting their use. Throughout history, man has worn head protection in response to the threat of head injury. Such armor has limitations and drawbacks, but in helicopter aviation, it is effective and worthwhile.... Helmets, flight safety, head injury, aviation medicine.
Flight Helmets: How They Work and Why You Should Wear One. (Reannouncement with New Availability Information)
1992
15 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Protective Equipment , Public Health & Industrial Medicine , Air Transportation , Transportation Safety , Aviation accidents , Flight helmets , Aviation safety , Aviation medicine , Benefits , Death , Head(Anatomy) , Helicopters , Limitations , Protection , Wounds and injuries , Protective equipment , Flight crews , Safety equipment , Reprints , Crash injuries
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