Test Hints
TEST HINTS
TODAY:
IF YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED WITH SOMEONE IN THE
CLASS, MAKE IT A POINT TO BE ON THEIR TEAM NOW!
BEFORE TEST DAY:
Organize your packs, iron your cravats, make packages for each scenario.
A zip-lock bag with (3) cravats, an ace bandage and some dressings
for (3) Scenarios
WHEN YOU GET TO THE MOUNTAIN:
Your teams will be posted.
4-Meet your team 1st thing upon arrival.
o Each discuss your strengths and weaknesses
Be honest, this can help your helpers help you
(i.e. ” I always forget to summon ALS, but I am very good at the
Kendrick!)
o Formulate a plan ahead of the chaos
“If we have a backboard problem, I like to use a horse collar,
Bob you get the straps, Jane please take head stabilization, etc.”
o Plan on how you want to load the sled, this will save a lot of
confusion on the hill!
o Check and organize your sled bag. Is everything there & ready to go?
Is there anything you want to add….discuss this.
o RELAX; you are well prepared for this!
AT SCENARIOS:
LEADER:
Post the scene
Announce yourself
Understand the situation MOI
Set up the problem, helpers and solution in your mind
- visualize the outcome.
Execute
RAPID ASSESSMENT: (less than 1 Minute) &>£
QUICK STAMPLE: Does patient need something? Inhaler, EPI Pen,
Medications, etc.
ABC: Is patient Breathing? Control Bleeding
PULSE #1
What Does Not Come in the Sled Bag? (02, AED, Traction)
02- Is patient Breathing adequate?, Possible Shock?
AED: Is this a possible heart attack?- Age of patient, condition, etc
TRACTION SPLINT: Grasp patients thighs
NOW CALL FOR HELP:
Need (X) Patrollers
Need (above) (tools)
Need Ambulance (ALS?)
START FULL ASSESSMENT: (l-^Minutes)
Full STAMPLE- pause between questions-LISTEN
Complete full Assessment
Pulse #2
Start Packaging Patients minor (easily managed) injuries
Plan your helpers tasks
HELP ARRIVES: (5^15 Minutes)
Introduce helpers to patient
Explain injury to helpers: BSI?
Assign Workers Tasks
Assign (1) helper to communicate with patient,
Too many people talking becomes confusing.
Begin Treatment
Check in With Helpers throughout process
Re-assign tasks as needed
Check Pulse #3, CMS & Bandages before releasing problem
AT SCENARIOS:
o HELPERS:
■ Quietly and discreetly ask leader if everyone has been summoned
■ Assist your leader as per their requests, anticipate their needs!
■ Do your best to keep organized, neat and precise.
■ Listen to instructions from leader and patient
■ Convey patients concerns/pains to leader
■ Check CMS(Pulse) before bandaging
■ Check CMS(Pulse) and tightness of bandaging upon completion
■ Communication = Teamwork
- Teamwork can make a weak leader look exceptional,
Poor teamwork can submarine a good leader! - Have a plan amongst yourselves, work together toward a
common goal.
■ Check CMS(Pulse) before Transport.