Dixon Illinois EMT's learn how to respond to motorcycle accidents
With the nice weather just right around the corner, you will notice more motorcycles on the road.
However, with the increase of motorcycles on the roads comes the increase of motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, more than 50% of the motorcycle accidents reported result in serious injury or death.
More downstate paramedics are learning how to deal with these accidents. EMT's from Dixon, Illinois to Bellevue Iowas, attended a special training session on Saturday called Two Wheel Trauma training.
Paramedics were taught specifics on how to respond to a motorcycle accidents.The care received at an accident site is essential for the survival of the accident victim. Paramedics learned things like how to remove a helmet from a rider without causing more injury and what spots on a motorcycle should not be touched.
With rising gas prices, it is expected that there will be an increase in the number of motorcycles on the road this season.
