SUMMARY Stroke is one of the most common causes of severe and long-term disability in America, and while most strokes occur in people over 65, they can occur at any age. In many cases permanent disability can be prevented or reduced—but only if the stroke victim receives immediate medical attention. To avoid delay, learn […]

SUMMARY Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a common inflammation or infection of the lining of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis can occur in both adults and youth; it may be highly contagious and can be spread easily to others. GENERAL INFORMATION Conjunctivitis presents as a redness or pinkness in […]

[…] inhaler to use when needed, while others will require long-term control medications. It is very important that a person follows the recommendations of their health care provider. Commonly used asthma medications include: Fast-acting medications Albuterol (ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin) Levalbuterol (Xopenex) Epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen, Adrenaclick, Auvi-Q, etc.) Controller medications Steroid inhalers (Asmanex, Flovent, Pulmicort, Qvar) […]

SUMMARY Bats, pack overnighters, hollow trees, geocaching, and histoplasmosis. I bet you are wondering what they have in common. In this case, 23 participants at a pack overnighter contracted histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasmosis capsulatum, commonly found in soil enriched by bird and bat droppings. One of the […]

[…] reaction. A food-allergy reaction happens when the immune system overreacts to a food protein. A reaction can range from mild to severe. In the U.S., the most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame seeds. However, any food might cause an allergic response, and many people […]

[…] (e.g., heat, humidity) might affect the AED, batteries, pads, and electrodes. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper AED storage. It’s rare, but recalls of AEDs and their components do occur. Register your AED and components to receive recall notices. After any AED use, the pads must be replaced, as AED pads are single-use only. […]

[…] second-, third-, or fourth-degree frostbite, go to the nearest health-care facility immediately. For optimum results, injuries should be examined by a doctor as soon as possible. RESOURCES Mayo Clinic, Frostbite American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Frostbite State of Alaska—Cold Injuries Guidelines * This frostbite Safety Moment was created in partnership with the University of […]

The Commissioner Development Group is responsible for development and maintenance of national training  and onboarding materials and processes that enable commissioners to ensure that every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience. Curriculum Review Team The Curriculum Review Team coordinates a team of subject matter experts that develop and maintain both web-based […]