Re: A Death at Philmont
MAWLAW@AOL.COM
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 14:22:36 EDT
In a message dated 99-07-01 13:26:59 EDT, Katherine Coates write:
<< As we are all hastening off to summer camp, we need to let this unfortunate
loss be a TIMELY REMINDER that asthma can be serious and as leaders we need
to keep a watchful eye on all boys who have it even those who "only have a
mild condition." >>
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I think that this is a time that each SM or Unit leader should review their
medical preparedness. We can all be better prepared by doing the following:
1. Have current medical information and know the medical risk for each child
and adult.
2. Keep a list of "at risk" scouts and insure that proper medication or
prevention has IN FACT been packed before you leave for each event. Have an
adult obtain all needed medicatons and place in a suitable box . Insure that
such items are always available to the other adult leaders. (Does not help
if the leader is gone on a hike when meds are needed.)
3. Have adult leaders trained in Medical and 1st Aid emergency preparedness.
Both Red Cross and Hospitals offer this training.
4. Make certain your medical kits are supplied to handle an emergency. Not
just band-aids and tylenol. Obtain an inhaler, an adrenalin stick pen, a bee
stick pin, and other appropriate emergency remedies. (Before being flammed,
if you are going to supply these items, you must also have leaders trained in
their use. These should not be included for use by those without knowledge
of the appropriate use.)
5. Know how to describe your location to 1st responders. Know where the
nearest 1st responder is the means and manner to contact them.
Now go and deliver the promise to your scouts, knowing you are prepared just
in case.
Yours in Scouting
Merl Whitebook
Troop 1 Committee Chairman
Eagle District Training Chairman
Ta Tsu Hwa Lodge #138 Membership and Election Advisor
Indian Nations Council
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
