First Aid/CPR Please note the following changes in the Standards:It is important to remember that the contestant needs a partner for the 2 man CPR segment. The partner will not take the written test and will only do what the contestant tells him/her. The partner needs to know how to do compressions only cpr. Under Equipment and Materials The Judging Committee will supply the second person to help with 2 man cpr for the state contest. The winner should check with the national committee to see what rules will be in effect for the National contest. 2. Supplied by contestant a. Approved certification in CPR/AED and 2 man system b. Competitors should bring their own face mask. Pocket mask not face shield Standards and Competencies 2.1 Demonstrate skills in performing CP with AED including 2 man system The 2 man segment requires a partner. Resources: 2 More added American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional rescuer American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED 2 man system Contest Description: First Aid/CPR Evaluates contestant's ability to perform procedures or take appropriate action based on scenarios presented related to CPR (Adult/AED, Child and Infant CPR) first aid Medical emergencies. There is also a written exam. All skills are judged on nationally accepted standards identified from any of the following organizations: The American Red Cross, The American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute and The National Safety Council.
First Aid/ CPR Contest Based on SkillsUSA 2011 Contest Project Medical /First Aid Emergency Contestant number: Judge s initials: Possible Scenarios: Sudden Illness: Seizures/Diabetics, allergic reactions, Injuries to Muscles, Bones and Joints (e.g. dislocations; fractures; sprains and strains; head,neck and back injuries) Bleeding and Wound Care; Burn Care. Skill Step 1 2 3 4 Critical Performance Steps Check the scene for safety (verbalizes checking), (put on gloves) moves victim/victims if absolutely necessary Speak to victim and ask questions or Checks for consciousness (tap and shout) Obtains permission to treat or States consent is implied because victim is unconscious Activates the Emergency Response system immediately for: Unconsciousness Difficulty Breathing Uncontrolled Bleeding Highest possible score 8 8 Number of points earned Zero= not performed 5 Called Emergency Medical Services and stated: 1. Where emergency was located 2. Phone number calling from and caller s name 3. What Happened 4. How many victims needed help 5. Condition of victim 6. Help being given 7. Hang up last 6 Interview victim to determine the problem 1. What is your name 2. Are you having any pain (signs/symptoms) 3. Do you have any allergies 4. Do you take any medicines or have medical problems 5. When did you last have something to eat 6. What happened (events leading up to) 7 Handles bystanders calmly Interviews family or bystander if victim is unconscious 8 Handles a medical emergency appropriately or Handles a first aid emergency appropriately 6 40 9 Practiced standard precautions throughout procedure 8 Monitor for signs of shock 1. Change in level of consciousness 2. Paleness (change in skin color) 3. Sweating 4. Nausea, weakness, Total possible points 120 Points scored
SKILLS USA 2011 CHALLENGES Contestant Number SCENARIO #l A: You are working as a First Aid volunteer at a local Festival event. You are called for an unconscious adult. The AED is with you. Contestant Tells Partner what to do Check the scene (for safety - - Apply Gloves) If they do not apply real gloves, must say I am putting on my gloves Check Responsiveness; Shake and shout 15 JUDGE STATES: Unresponsive Tells partner to call 911 and get AED ready Check breathing and pulse o Check Carotid pulse (5) o Look listen and feel for 5 TO SECONDS(5) 15 JUDGE STATES: NOT BREATHING NO PULSE High Quality CPR 30 Gives High Quality CPR o 1 st cycle (Hand positioned correctly) 5 o Applies Face mask correctly for breathing 5 o 2 nd cycle (0/min;30 in 18 secs or less) time 5 o 3 rd cycle Adequate depth (23 out of 30) 5 o 4 th cycle allows complete recoil (23 out of 30) 5 o 5 th cycle Minimizes interruptions (gives 2 breaths with pocket mask in less than seconds) 5 JUDGE STATES: PARTNER HAS AED READY Contestant tells partner to take over CPR Use of AED 75 Contestant: o Turn on AED 15 o Correctly places pads on victims chest 15 o Minimizes pause in CPR while placing pads 15 o Clears Victim for analyzing 15 o Clears Victim for Shock 15 JUDGE STATES: NOT A SHOCKABLE RHYTHM" Partner begins CPR Contestant takes over breathing using bag mask (correct use) 25
Used the E-C clamp technique Perform a head tilt. Placed the mask on the victim s face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for correct position. Used the thumb and index finger of one hand to make a C on the side of the mask, pressing the edges of the mask to the face. Used the remaining fingers to lift the angles of the jaw (3 fingers form an E ), open the airway, and press the face to the mask. Produces chest rise TOTAL POINTS AWARDED 240 points
GA SKILLS USA 2012 CHALLENGES Contestant Number Judges initials SCENARIO 3: You are walking towards your car when you hear a mother yelling for help leaning over a baby stroller. What do you do? Check the scene (for safety - - Apply Gloves) 12 If they do not apply real gloves, must say I am putting on my gloves Check Responsiveness; Shake and shout 12 JUDGE STATES: Unresponsive Tells parent to call 911 12 Check breathing and pulse o Check Brachial pulse (5) o Look listen and feel for 5 TO SECONDS(5) 15 JUDGE STATES: NOT BREATHING NO PULSE, you did not see the infant go unconscious High Quality CPR 70 Gives High Quality CPR (drowning starts with Breaths) o 1 st cycle (Hand positioned correctly) o Applies Face mask correctly for breathing o 2 nd cycle (0/min;30 in 18 secs or less) time o 3 rd cycle Adequate depth (23 out of 30) o 4 th cycle allows complete recoil (23 out of 30) o 5 th cycle Minimizes interruptions (gives 2 breaths with pocket mask in less than seconds) JUDGE STATES: It has been two minutes and help has not arrived, the infant s condition has not changed Contestant continues CPR 12 o Continues CPR until help arrives o Until exhausted o Until the scene becomes unsafe TOTAL POINTS AWARDED 133 points
GA SKILLS USA 2012 CHALLENGES Contestant Number Judges initials SCENARIO #2: You are watching over children playing in a pool when you noticed a child not moving in the pool. The child is removed from the pool to the ground. Check the scene (for safety - - Apply Gloves) 12 If they do not apply real gloves, must say I am putting on my gloves Check Responsiveness; Shake and shout 12 JUDGE STATES: Unresponsive Tells partner to call 911 and get an AED 12 Check breathing and pulse o Check Carotid pulse (5) o Look listen and feel for 5 TO SECONDS(5) 15 JUDGE STATES: NOT BREATHING NO PULSE, NO AED Available High Quality CPR 70 Gives High Quality CPR (drowning starts with Breaths) o 1 st cycle (Hand positioned correctly) o Applies Face mask correctly for breathing o 2 nd cycle (0/min;30 in 18 secs or less) time o 3 rd cycle Adequate depth (23 out of 30) o 4 th cycle allows complete recoil (23 out of 30) o 5 th cycle Minimizes interruptions (gives 2 breaths with pocket mask in less than seconds) JUDGE STATES: Victim coughs and gags Rolls victim and cleans mouth 12 Check breathing and pulse 15 o Check Carotid pulse (5) o Look listen and feel for 5 TO SECONDS(5) JUDGE STATES: VICTIM IS BREATHING AND HAS A PULSE" Monitor victim until help arrives 15 o Maintain open airway (5) o Check for breathing (5) o Check for pulse (5) TOTAL POINTS AWARDED 200 points