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trauma survival information

redheadstepkid — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:16:28 GMT

Is it a Heart Attack or a Motorcycle Crash?

Vicki Sanfelipo, RN/EMT – Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.

I am very concerned about motorcyclist’s well-being. I’ve been riding for well over 20 years and used to be able to enjoy the ride without knowing how vulnerable I was. I’m not talking about protective gear or the fact that we are not surrounded by metal. I’m talking about what happens in the event we go down. Bikers are at much higher risk of dying in the event of a crash.

According to NHTSA’s 2007 Recent Trends in Motorcycle Crashes: “In 2005, motorcycles made up 2.5 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States and accounted for only 0.4 percent of all vehicle miles traveled (VMT). However, in the same year, motorcyclists accounted for 10.5 percent of total traffic fatalities. Per 100,000 registered vehicles, the fatality rate for motorcyclists (73.12) in 2005 was 5.4 times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants (13.64). Per vehicle mile traveled in 2005, motorcyclists (42.27) were about 37 times as likely as passenger car occupants (1.14) to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes.”

While NHTSA statistics can be in question without other stats to point to, their statistics show an alarming trend. Even if slightly off this is STILL alarming! We (motorcyclists) must not accept the fact that 10.5 % of motor vehicle fatalities are motorcycle related. I have been tracking these statistics for 12 years and they have not changed significantly. While we have put all of our eggs into one basket by concentrating on avoiding the crash in the first place, treatment after the crash occurs has largely been ignored. It not only has been ignored by motorcyclists, it’s been ignored by the Emergency Medical System (EMS) as well! While avoiding the crash in the first place is extremely important, all of our efforts have not significantly changed the number of motorcycle related crashes. (NHTSA - 93Motorcycles{1}).

I recently toured a 911 dispatch center. I asked what advice they would give for a motorcyclist who was not breathing and had a full face helmet on. They said they would recommend that the caller pump on the chest, up to 300 times per minute. I asked a group of 50 motorcyclists how they would treat a motorcyclist who wasn’t breathing and was unconscious. They said THEY would open the airway (head tilt/chin lift) and do chest compressions. I polled EMTs. 75% were not “comfortable” with the jaw thrust method of opening a person’s airway while keeping the neck straight and 60% had not learned helmet removal as part of their training.

So much needs to be done in the area of Motorcycle Trauma Treatment that I am dumbfounded we have actually survived! While motorcycle rider training and share the road programs should continue in order to prevent the crash in the first place, proper care and treatment after the fact must be addressed in order to reduce the 10.5% of serious injuries and fatalities motorcyclists suffer. The most likely person to be at the scene of a motorcycle crash is another motorcyclist. Treatment can start right away if we are trained in proper care. In the event that another trained motorcyclist is not there, we want to know that advice given by the 911 dispatcher is correct. When professionals arrive we want to rest assured that they can provide proper care as well.

The American Heart Association recently came out with the recommendation that Chest Compressions only with minimal interruptions has increased survival rates in victims of witnessed cardiac arrest. This has sparked much media attention. For years, CPR was thought to be the “cure all” for anyone who collapsed for any reason and was not thought to be breathing. There was no clear distinction between trauma and heart attack/cardiac arrest other than an occasional mention of using jaw thrust for someone who might have a neck injury. In the past few years, the American Heart Association has obviously moved away from trauma and is concentrating more on their actual purpose (survival rates of cardiac arrest) vs. survival rates of Trauma. The problem with this is that the general public and even medical professionals have not made the separation.

Both Head Tilt Chin Lift and pumping on the chest are the wrong things to do in a trauma unless Jaw Thrust and Bleeding control measures have not been effective. A Motorcyclist who has crashed so significantly that they are no longer breathing should be highly suspected as a person with high cervical spine neck injury. Jaw Thrust Rescue Breathing keeps the neck straight while lifting the tongue off the back of the throat which is the most likely reason that they are not breathing. Once breathing has been established, circulation should be considered. In trauma, the most likely reasons for loss of circulation is bleeding, not pump failure like in cardiac arrest. Imagine that you have someone who is bleeding and you now start pumping on the chest. You will just help them bleed out faster!

So what can we do? It’s time to take control of our own fate. Helmet removal training is not enough, CPR is not enough, and First Aid is not enough.

1.) Bystander Assistance Trauma training by motorcyclists is the BEST way to start proper care immediately. See www.accidentscene.org to find classes or get more information.

2.) We need to get the attention of the EMS and insist that they give proper advice as well as being certain that they are properly trained in motorcycle specific care from First Responder level to Paramedic. Write to your legislators asking them to contact the US DOT to request that they work with Accident Scene Management, Inc. (ASMI) to develop a module on motorcycle trauma as part of Basic EMT training (currently they only mention helmet removal, but even that is not required).

3.) Get this word out. Reprint this article in your newsletters.

4.) Help get ASMI training in all states and available to all bikers. Encourage Motorcycle groups and organizations to make a donation to ASMI which is leading the way in this topic. ASMI is in 26 states but our goal is to be in every state some day. Because we are so motorcycle specific we are not eligible for most grants. We depend on motorcyclists to help us achieve our goals.

Questions? Contact ASMI. info@accidentscene.org or 877-411-8551

Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN/EMT
Director Accident Scene Management, Inc.
President of SOS & Conspicuity Inc.
W246 S3244 Industrial Ln. A
Waukesha, WI 53189
www.accidentscene.org
info@accidentscene.org
(877) 411-8551 - toll free
(262) 521-2880 - local
(262) 436-0286 - fax
Give to ASMI while you shop! It's easy - www.iGive.com/ASMI

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"tempers are gonna flair"

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:29:09 GMT

Is it me or do the "tempers flair" a LOT at the O.C.C? Just an observation and one of my fav quotes from the show, as well as
"fabricating" some "what nots".

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MAYNARD FERGUSON' S CADILLAC ON BAY.....ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!!

petunia — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:46:32 GMT

MAYNARD FERGUSON'S CADILLAC... AUCTION WAS TEMPORARILY HALTED ON EBAY...SITE WAS HACKED SO THEY STOPPED AUCTION AND HAVE NOW STARTED BACK UP........PRICE DROPPED BY THOUSANDS TO RESTART AUCTION......GET IN NOW!

Vehicle Description

MAYNARD FERGUSON, beloved jazz legend and high-note
trumpet virtuoso, LOVED his Cadillac! As one of the
most loved and respected jazz musicians of our time,
Maynard is remembered most often for his recording of
“Gonna Fly Now”, the theme for Sylvester Stallone’s
movie “Rocky”, among many other great works.
Offered here, on behalf of the Ferguson estate, is
Maynard's personal car, his white 1994 Cadillac Sedan
DeVille in its original condition. This is the car
Maynard loved to drive on those rare occasions when he
was not touring the world with his band.

This collectible Caddy runs well and is loaded,
including it's white leather interior, but it also
wears the badges of Maynard's carefree, "devil may
care" lifestyle in the form of various dents and
scratches, most incurred while negotiating the
driveway of his Ojai, CA home! Please view all
pictures for documentation of the car's condition.
(Please also note the picture of Maynard with some
matching "dented" horns, for your viewing pleasure, as
well as the picture of Maynard in that notorious Ojai
homestead driveway!).

A note from Maynard's daughters:

MAYNARD FERGUSON’S CADILLAC

Having spent so much of his life on the band bus,
Maynard loved to stretch out behind the wheel of his
luxury Caddy. When he was picked up at the airport
after a long tour, his favorite thing to do was to
drive home along the coast Highway and stop in Malibu
for a lobster dinner with his sweetheart Flo. A
reunion drive home often took over six hours, but good
manners prevent us from giving you the details.

FACTS OF INTEREST

In 1999 Maynard drove his Cadillac onto the Capitol
Records Lot, returning to the same studio he had been
in many times before with the likes of Frank Sinatra
and Stan Kenton. This time he was there to record “Big
City Rhythms” By Maynard Ferguson and Michael
Feinstein.

Other records he either recorded or was involved in
during the years he owned and drove this car were:

Maynard Ferguson Presents: Christian Jacob, with John
Patitucci and Peter Erskine. ~ Concord Jazz

Maynard Ferguson Presents: Tom Garling ~ Concord Jazz

Brass Attitude. ~ Concord Jazz

Maynard Ferguson Presents: The Christian Jacob Trio.
With Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum. ~ Concord Jazz

Mf Horn VI Live At Ronnie’s. ~ Maynard Ferguson Music.

Swingin' For Schuur (2001) _Produced by Phil Ramone
with Maynard’s Big

Bop Nouveau band and Diane Schuur ~ Concord Jazz

When Maynard was on tour he always took the car keys
with him. On the road Pete Ferguson would always be
trying to keep track of them.

In July of 2006 Maynard came home after recording his
final album:

“The One and Only Maynard Ferguson” and put the keys
in the family key drawer.

On August 21st 2006, 3 days before he passed away, his
family drove him to the hospital in his Cadillac.

During the period of driving this car Maynard was also
accorded many honors:

Induction into the Juno Hall Of Fame (1997)

The FIJM Prix Oscar- Peterson (1999)

An appointment to The Order Of Canada (2003) .

New Jersey’s Rowan University created its Maynard
Ferguson Institute of Jazz Studies during this time
and George and Laura Bush, as well as Colin Powel,
sent Maynard letters acknowledging his contribution to
American music.

The winner of the auction will receive a Letter of
Authenticity from the Ferguson family written on Mf
stationary.

Please note that the car looks elegant but does have a
few marks and scratches on bumpers and two side dents
that are larger but still cosmetic on the passenger
side.

Maynard never got in an accident; all these marks are
superficial and stem from bad parking jobs or bumping
into the planter in our driveway!

Please refer to the pictures we have included. Also,
there is a small broken plastic vent cover, which we
have also photographed for you.

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My Chopper

Jim — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:43:13 GMT

This one is really souped up!
http://people.tribe.net/1976760f-2daf-48e0-8928-09a0e2dabe2f/photos/01a1b9e9-4618-4c93-a471-6751b36667ba

Jim Gagnepain
http://home.comcast.net/~oil_free_and_happy/

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Biker Dude/Babe Tshirts

powerflames — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 17:48:09 GMT

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZpowerflames73

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sat, oct 15, nyc

redheadstepkid — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 03:39:37 GMT

Dear friends, acquaintances, and members of my Tribes,

I’m giggin’ again with
The Highway Poets Motorcycle Club
Saturday, October 15, 2005
6 - 7:30 p.m. No cover.

Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery @ Bleeker St., across from CBGB
F train to Second Ave. | 6 train to Bleeker | Motorcycles curbside.
212-614-0505 www.bowerypoetry.com/

The Highway Poets Motorcycle Club, est. 1990, is the international association of published bikers. Among us are poets laureate of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a Pulitzer-prize nominated-Vietnam veteran-college professor, and an award-winning moto-journalist. This reading will feature poetry and spoken word about riding and the biker life.

Please share this invitation with friends, acquaintances . . . all are welcome.

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The Hog Farm

powerflames — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 02:05:00 GMT

http://www.the-hog-farm.com/

Check it out!

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Hi MOm! I'm on Discovery Channel this Tuesday!

ashley — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:19:00 GMT

Cole Foster and Salinas Boys Customs to be featured on "Biker Build Off" prime time on Discovery channel this Tuesday, March 1! Don't miss this compelling episode as Master builder Cole Foster goes up against the Boys from Georgia, Hank Young. They have 10 days to build a bike from scratch and then ride it from Monterey to San Diego.

http://media.dsc.discovery.com/fansites/bike/bike.html

Air Dates
Tuesday, March 1, 10:00 pm
Wednesday, March 2, 1:00 am
Saturday, March 5, 6:00 pm

The bike built on the show is currently for sale, contact susanchurch18@aol.com for spec info and price.

Also check out the latest issue of Rodders Journal where the cover and centerfold features the 1936 Ford Coupe Cole and boys are building for Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett.
http://www.roddersjournal.com/

Big Thanks to:
www.salinasboys.com
www.bmcchoppers.com
www.corbin.com
www.hippodromestudio.com
www.customchrome.com/
www.youngchoppers.com

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Choppertown: The Sinners Movie

Zack — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:39:11 GMT

Hey Gang,
Just thought you guys might be interested in checking out the site for our upcoming documentary film about The Sinners. We rode with the Sinners for three months last year and we're trying to show the real brotherhood that exists between these guys... We're editing now and busting our asses to finish this spring, so please send us your words of encouragement/beratement!

www.choppertown.net

Ride hard,
Zack and Scott
Producer/Directors of Choppertown

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Did I get to meet them in person?

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 03:32:46 GMT

This past Sat they were at my local mall promoting their new cologne: Full Trottle. So do ya think I was able to go and see them, being that I love the show and of course Paulie Jr. is HOT! NOOOOOOO I had to attend a seminar clear across the state. : (
NOT FAIR! I live only 40 min from the actual shop they work in. Wonder what would happen if I just showed up to say Hi! Like I'm sure many other people have tried it.

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Hello!

powerflames — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:19:45 GMT

New so every one invite me to their friend network!!!!!!!!

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added pics..

chop05 — Sun, 07 Nov 2004 04:26:07 GMT

added a couple new pics in photo section.i have few more if anyone is interested

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tempe az appearence..

chop05 — Fri, 05 Nov 2004 01:33:02 GMT

anybody going to the occ appearence this weekend in tempe?

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New Episode!

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:09:00 GMT

Will be on this Monday 9/27... YEAH finally!

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Latest Chopper-I Robot-Do we like??

Tristan — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 23:47:14 GMT

I saw the I Robot Chopper they made for the premier of the movie with Will Smith on MSN Broadband, its pretty shiny. Did any of you see it? Do you like it? I am pretty sure its the last one made. I could be wrong, though.

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Monster Garage

tattboy68 — Tue, 20 Jul 2004 09:58:19 GMT

TV Show "Monster Garage"

checkout:

MonsterGarage.tribe.net

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MIKEY - TRIKE'Y

Snoopendaweb — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 01:35:17 GMT

I wrote to the O.C.C. site and suggested this build.... It'd be a Gas If We could Get It Going. Then again - I may just be having another Brain Fart. Thank You. Snoop

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A british view

Hanif — Mon, 24 May 2004 16:46:03 GMT

We get American Chopper on Discovery U.K and I have watched all the shows. In Birmingham England we once made the mighty B.S.A. bikes but that vanished years ago. I think Paul Sr. reminds me of a marauding Viking. When I visit America I will go and visit O.C.C. Hanif

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What is it about this show?

anca — Sat, 03 Apr 2004 00:58:28 GMT

Initially, I watched this show because it came on after Monster Garage. I thought it was annoying because the OCC folks are so darned high-maintenance! But then, it got somehow embedded in my thought process, and now I eagerly watch each new show that comes on.

So what do I like?

- The OCC folks are high-maintenance, but they are a family. Their dynamics and politics are really fun to watch.
- It's nice to see people doing something they really, really love.
- Of course, the bikes kick ass! I love seeing how they assemble them.
- Seeing the other shops that they use, like Justin the paint guy, or the folks in OK who build all their frames. It's cool to see that small artisans can still make a living in this country, with no threat from WalMart or offshoring.

What do you like about it?

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