Skill Sheet

Penetrating Chest Injury

Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________

Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/7 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)

Points Possible Points Awarded
Recognizes penetrating chest injury 1
Applies the appropriate O2 therapy, obtain SPO2 if available 1
Seals open chest wound as quickly as possible by placing a gloved hand over wound, assesses for exit wound 1
Selects occlusive dressing, applies properly 1
Assesses lung sounds and reports findings 1
Reassess patient and remove occlusive dressing if patient deteriorates with signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax 1
Transport priority or via ALS if available 1

Points Possible: 7                      Total Points Awarded_______________

Critical Criteria

●      Did not place gloved hand over wound

●      Did not assess for exit wound

●      Did not properly apply occlusive dressing

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