MIPS?

[cantunamunch]

Oh, you mean you put your boots inside the carry-on instead of wearing them?

"Inside" is a bit strong.

 

[DocGKR]

Neuro anatomy and physiology are critical factors when discussing TBI, not just engineering calculations. Helmets are great at reducing impacts causing skull fractures, EDH, SDH, etc.... I am not sure a practical helmet can currently be crafted that will adequately stop rotational forces that cause DAI, let alone SRC's.

Nonetheless, when looking at folks coming to the ED, those with helmets do a whole lot better than those without....

 

[cantunamunch]

Is there a helmet for acronyms

 

[Zirbl]

I am not sure a practical helmet can currently be crafted that will adequately stop rotational forces that cause DAI, let alone SRC's.

Would it be fair to say that if you're travelling on skis and come to a sudden stop, you're pretty much going to have some level of concussion, irrespective of whether you hit your head?

Nonetheless, when looking at folks coming to the ED, those with helmets do a whole lot better than those without....

Don't suppose you've looked for Mips have you? ...

 

[DocGKR]

Stopping quickly without impacting a solid object is not likely to cause a concussion, as the stop is quick, but not immediate.

If possible, we always try to look at the helmet to get a clue on severity of forces applied to the head, but it is not always present on arrival to the hospital.

 

[AlexisLD]

I am not sure a practical helmet can currently be crafted that will adequately stop rotational forces that cause DAI, let alone SRC's.

Why not? What should it do?

 

[James]

Had to go look up-

SRC - Sports Related Concussion
SDH -Subdural Hematoma
EDH- Extradural Hematoma
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What is diffuse axonal injury (DAI)?​

Diffuse axonal injury is the shearing (tearing) of the brain's long connecting nerve fibers (axons) that happens when the brain is injured as it shifts and rotates inside the bony skull. DAI usually causes coma and injury to many different parts of the brain.
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Traumatic Brain Injury

Acquired brain injury hapens when a sudden, external, physical assault damages the brain. It is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults.

www.hopkinsmedicine.org

Somebody is shh.

 

[Zirbl]

Stopping quickly without impacting a solid object is not likely to cause a concussion, as the stop is quick, but not immediate.

I meant as in crashing hard, not doing a hockey stop. Still unlikely to cause concussion?

 

[DocGKR]

A crash does not always cause a concussion or other TBI. I had several crashes in training SL & GS last year where I had no concussion, as I slid out and my head did not get much force applied or stop immediately. On the other hand, review Natasha Richardson's death from a simple single skier fall on a relatively easy run.

 

[James]

There was the case 20 yrs ago of a famous pediatric neuro surgeon in NY who went over the handle bars and cracked his helmet on the pavement. He wasn’t expected to live.

Pioneering Dr. Now in His Students' Care

abcnews.go.com

 

[Zirbl]

Thanks @DocGKR .