Splintfest will consist of 3 rounds.
- Long Bone
- Traction Splinting
- Mystery Round
Full BSI will be required. Participants will be required to register their Number and to have said Number displayed on their person at all times. All participants are required to wear a High Visibility Safety Vest at all times during the competition and may only remove the vest by permission of the judges. Early removal of the vest will result in disqualification.
Judging criteria for all participants
- Functionality
- Speed
- Aesthetics
Each category will be worth 10 points for a total possible 30 points.
Functionality
- Ability to assess CSM
- When applicable, access to the injury site for re-assessment
- Comfort to the patient
- Anatomical continuity
- Pain Management
Speed
- Both contests will start simultaneously and the first person to mark themselves complete is the winner.
- Contestants will signify that they have completed their splinting with a clap and wave of the hands and by stepping back from the table. Any player who touches the table after clapping is disqualified from that round.
Aesthetics
- Criteria for judgment of aesthetics is as follows:
- Anatomical contouring of splinting devices
- Creativity in use of supplies
- Symmetry
- Amount of materials used (less is better)
All players will be supplied with the same type and quantity of supplies prior to competing. Each contestant will be allowed one personal tool which is to be pre-approved by the American Splintfest Association of America pursuant to Article 174-9b of the Congressional Splinting Federation Act of 1863.
Supplies to be provided
- 2 Sam Splints
- 2 Triangle Bandages
- 1 Paperclip
- 2 Small Cardboard
- 2 Long Cardboard
- 1 Roll Cloth Tape
- 1 Roll IV Tape
- 5 Rolls Gauze
- 1 ACE Bandage
- 1 Bottle H2O
- 1 Pillow
- 3” Stack of Blue Sheets
- 1 Roll Blue Painters Tape
Winner’s Code of Conduct
You have something against Alaska and HAWAII? I will never be able to take part in splintfest!!
ReplyDeleteIt's time that the Paramedics in the area show the EMT's that we are not just a bunch of pretty faces, that we have skills. and we shouldn't be judged by our looks alone.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the round where they do the splinting in the bag of a rig bouncing down a stretch of Old River Road with a few curbchecks once they get into W Sac? Might have to set up a live satelite feed for that action.
ReplyDeleteMY MUNNY'S ON THE BALD ONE! GIT ER DONE!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome! I am so proud to see Yolo county coming together and showing thier pride and skill set which is known to be of the highest caliber. WAY TO GO!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think curb check, red light stopping/ starting and new emt code 3 driver should be added to the mix to change up the static splinting. THEN we might also want to consider combative drunk, vomiting college student and Language barrier Boris (the drunk russian who thinks the ambulance personel are the death squad coming to take him away). I think this would add a whole new level of commitment to the splintfest challenge.
ReplyDeleteTo the competitors of splintfest, I salute you! Your sacrifice for the greater good of Yolo County is humbling. No matter who wins, I can truly say I would go to hell and back with either of you as my partner.
ReplyDeleteWHO ARE THE JUDGES??????
ReplyDeleteOld partner vs my new. I have witnessed the fine splinting by the hands of commando. Splinting with cleverness and ingenuity. Functional and aesthetically appealing. Splinting faster than i can say the words. Like second nature, hands move swift and fast. At times he splints just to splint. My chest pain pt now has a long arm splint and sling with traction to his leg. I have heard tales of the big and bald so called Holy warrior. Splinting since the days in his moms womb. But that is that....tales. No one has seen big and tall in action. Will his size be a disadvantage? Will he or can he live up to the expectation and legacy commando has left?
ReplyDeleteI have seen the Holy Warrior in action, and yes my friends it is pure art. I have even heard that when he is splinting the pt. he is also doing what some would call, the laying of hands while praying, like jesus once did when he walked the earth healing the sick and ill of this world.
ReplyDeleteI dont care who wins I just look forward to seeing these two good looking men do battle.
ReplyDeleteLook at Yolo County employees taking action. AMR is lucky to have such positive, proactive employees. To the men and women putting this event on and to the competitors, ROCK ON!!!! way to step outside the box, and be leaders and stewards of leadership. Leading by example.
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