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Anne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: EMTEMTEMTEMT----BLSBLSBLSBLS
EffEffEffEffective:ective:ective:ective: 9/9/9/9/16161616/2009/2009/2009/2009
ReviReviReviReviewewewewed:ed:ed:ed: 5555////22222222/2015/2015/2015/2015
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The EMT shall show the proper splinting techniques using the criteria prescribed.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for splinting. You will begin at
my instruction to start. The skill will end when you have completed all of the identified steps and
you tell me that you are finished. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The EMT will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of evaluation.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Person to act as victim
B. Various splinting items
C. Watch or clock which displays seconds
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TDSHS EMT Skills, Splinting.
B. TDSHS Criteria Sheet, TDSHS website.
C. Brady Prehospital, 7th edition, pages 106-108.
D. Brady Emergency Care, 9th edition, pages 122-126.
E. SOG 203.01A, SOG 203.01M, SOG 203.01O.
PB 405.01D – Splinting Page 2 of 2
405.01D – Splinting
Discipline: EMT-BLS
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the First Responder:
a) Checks circulation (pulse or capillary refill), motor function and sensation
distal to injury before splinting. ....................................................................................... P/F_____
b) Immobilizes injury. ............................................................................................................... P/F_____
c) Checks circulation (pulse or capillary refill), motor function and sensation
distal to injury after splinting. .......................................................................................... P/F_____
Time Allocation
Completes skill in allotted time .................................................................................... P/F _____
Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes 0 seconds
Actual time: _____ minutes _____ seconds
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
P/F
P/F
First
Second
Medical Director’s Initials DK Date 5/22/2015