Step up to the plate with style and comfort in this Senior helmet from Rawlings. It features 16 individual vents for optimal air flow and circulation.

The most important thing to remember when choosing a batting helmet is that it should fit well. To do this, position a soft tape measure flat around your head slightly above your eyebrows and correlate the measurement to a helmet size.

Ventilation

The helmet-based ventilation system is a transparent latex-free polyvinyl chloride hood that surrounds the patient’s head and is sealed with a soft collar around the neck (eFigure 1 in Supplement). It connects to a ventilator via conventional breathing circuits that join ports at the proximal and distal ends. A high-efficiency particulate filter on the expiratory limb reduces exhaled airborne viral droplets.

The trial did not detect a significant difference in 28-day mortality between the helmet noninvasive ventilation group and the usual respiratory support group. This result may be due to a small sample size or an imprecise effect estimate. No differences were observed in post hoc subgroup analyses by Pao2:Fio2 ratio at baseline, body mass index, age, APACHE II score, or hospital length of stay.

However, the results suggest that helmet continuous positive airway pressure might reduce clinical deterioration and improve outcomes in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia. It might also help protect healthcare workers from the risk of infection through droplet transmission and decrease the number of intubations.

Face Protection

A face mask and cheek protector are essential components of any batting helmet. These pieces are typically sold separately but should be the same brand as your helmet so that they can be easily and correctly installed.

Today’s pitchers throw harder and shots off the bat move faster than ever before. The best hitters need the right equipment to compete at the highest level. The Easton Pro Max Senior Batting Junior helmet is designed to protect hitters with the Trident Protection System that disperses impact with three prongs inside the helmet liner and a universal jaw guard.

Younger players should look for a helmet with a one-point adjustment design that lets them lock their preferred size into place with a single screw or similar feature. These models are usually less expensive and provide a better fit for younger players.

Comfort

In addition to absorbing impact, the padding inside a helmet must fit snugly, without causing pain or pinching. For the best fit, use a fabric measuring tape to measure around your head above the ears. This will give you the circumference of your head, which can then be converted to a helmet size using a sizing chart.

Many helmets come with adjustable liners that can be removed or added to adjust the size and shape of the interior padding. This makes a huge difference for comfort, especially for those with longer hair or ponytails that may be tucked under the helmet.

Another factor that affects helmet comfort is the chin strap design. Look for a chin strap that wraps around the back of the head and ties under the chin, where it should sit securely and be easy to tighten and loosen. The chin strap should also have a sliding adjustable ear-splitter that allows you to dial in the fit around your ears.

Safety

Ultimately, the main job of a Cricket helmet is to protect the head against impacts. It does this by absorbing energy and redirecting it away from the brain, while the outer shell resists penetration of the skull. This is aided by the use of cushioning foam and a helmet liner that has been designed for optimal impact absorption.

Noise imposes additional stress on the helmet wearer and can disturb concentration. It can be reduced by optimizing the aerodynamics and acoustic dampening of the helmet shell, or by restricting ventilation. SHOEI focuses on both of these to provide the best possible safety and comfort for its riders.

For your safety, we recommend only purchasing helmets that are CSA, HECC and CE certified. Look for a sticker indicating these standards on the outside of the helmet or in the product literature. Also, make sure the helmet has a chinstrap with a double-D buckle that is sturdy and secure.