While I am not a doctor, nurse nor EMT, I have been receiving first aid training for about 45 years through Scouting, scuba courses and as a police officer. So I have been around the block a time or two. One of the best new things I learned at the BSA Wilderness First Aid Instructor Course taught last week at the Florida Sea Base is to administer 50 mg of Benadryl® if someone is using an epipen® for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a serious concern at all three National High Adventure bases due to our remoteness. Of the three, the Florida Sea Base is probably closer to professional medical care. However, it is not unreasonable to expect a delay of four hours or more even when trying to receive medical attention in the Keys. PLEASE CLICK ON READ MORE.
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