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
Notes:
| Authors | Global Surgical Training Challenge |
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| Cite as | GSTC (2022–2025). "NREMT Skillset/Penetrating Chest Trauma/Skill Sheet". Appropedia. Retrieved October 1, 2026. |