﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><Search><pages Count="6"><page Index="1" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[  Volume 6
Prevention Extension
THE BPN NEWSLETTER JULY 2019
APERTURE MEDICAL
The Picture of Wound Care
  The Burn Prevention Network continues to expand its burn survivor support services in areas of greatest need. Clearly, improving scar outcomes and enhancing Tele-burn referral services are two areas of concern. Medical photography plays a valuable role in healthcare but must be standardized and accurate to achieve measurable results. As a result, the BPN has created Aperture Medical to provide a range of services to improve patient photography, streamline patient photographic referral processes, and assist in the development of personalized quality improvement measures.
Aperture Medical’s core services include:
●➤ Approved Medical Photography Training Workshops
●➤ Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
●➤ Quality Assurance Programs
●➤ All our services are developed and overseen by Timothy Zoltie BA (Hons) PGC. Mr Zoltie is a specialist and qualified medical photographer and Head of The Medical and Dental Illustration Unit at the University of Leeds, UK.
What are the benefits of accurate medical photography?
●➤ To improve patient care by accurately recording the physical appearance of a condition and/or treatment
●➤ As a diagnostic aid, to allow clinicians to identify conditions through the review
of photographic images where real time visualization is difficult
●➤ To assist in education and training through the provision of photographic images disseminated through medical journals, textbooks, online, and conference presentations
●➤ To provide accurate evidence in the court of law
●➤ To support research using carefully produced standard operating procedures
   To learn more about Aperture Medical, visit our website at https://aperturemedical.com/about.
  TOGETHER WE FIGHT FOR A WORLD WITHOUT BURNS
INSIDE:
➤➤ Summertime Burn Prevention
➤➤Fireworks Safety ➤➤Spirit of Courage ➤➤Camp Susquehanna
                     ]]></page><page Index="2" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[       Summertime Burn Prevention
Burgers on the grill . . . the smell of freshly cut grass . . . roasted marshmallows over a campfire . . . these are all the sensory rewards of summer. These simple treats are part of what makes this season so enjoyable. Unfortunately, they also present the risk of painful burn injury. Fortunately, employing some simple preventive actions and behaviors can keep you on the go, or enjoying your backyard, and not on the
way to the hospital. Let’s take a look at the most common sources of summertime burns and how to avoid them.
●➤ Sunburn—The risk seems obvious here, yet it is the most common burn injury experienced during the summer. Apply
a generous covering of “broad spectrum” SPF 30 or higher sunscreen 15—20 minutes before spending time in the sun and reapply every 2 hours if swimming or perspiring heavily. Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct or indirect sunlight. Wear light colored clothing and don’t forget a hat!
●➤ Campfires—They are mesmerizing and do attract people like moths to a light. But, don’t get too close! Keep a fire ring (rocks or a barrier) at least 3 feet around the campfire. Keep your fire small; avoid campfires on windy, dry days; keep a hose or bucket of water nearby; and never leave the fire area until it is completely extinguished, preferably with water.
●➤ Hot Sand—That walk from the car over the sand to the beach can be a killer! Sand can easily become hot enough
to seriously burn the soles of one’s feet, especially those of children. Always wear shoes when walking on hot sand. Burns to the feet are particularly difficult as they affect our mobility and can be slow to fully heal.
●➤ Grilling—The same rules apply here as to Campfires. Children and pets should stay at least 3 feet away from the grill. Position your grill away from heavy traffic and play areas. Never use gasoline or kerosene to light a grill. And never spray
lighter fluid on hot or warm coals. Keep a supply of water handy in case of a grease fire. Gas grills should be thoroughly checked for hose cracks and potential leaks before using.
●➤ Lawnmowers and Small Engines—There is nothing more frustrating than to be within sight of finishing cutting your grass when the mower runs out of gas! The tendency
is to pour some more fuel in the tank and get the job done. Resist this temptation! Always allow the engine to cool down a bit before adding additional gasoline. Splashed gas on a hot engine can erupt in a ball of flame! The same is true for other gasoline powered lawn tools and generators.
●➤ Portable Fuel Containers— First, only use UL approved containers designed to hold and dispense fuels. Red containers are for gasoline; blue containers for kerosene; yellow containers for diesel; and green containers for oil. Never put
a fuel in the wrong colored container! Also, only store small quantities of fuel at home. These containers should be stored outside of our house, such as in a shed or garage. Never dispense gasoline from a container near a source of flame. A vapor trail will travel from the container, along the ground to the flame and an explosion may result. Consider buying gasoline containers that have flame arrestors. These simple devices prevent vapor trail flashbacks.
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  ]]></page><page Index="3" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[     Fireworks–Celebrate Responsibly!
It is an American rite-of-passage every Independence Day . . . bombs bursting in air followed by “Oohs” and “Aahs.” During the time period from June 18—July 18, 68% of the 12,900 annual fireworks-related injuries are treated in US emergency departments and hospitals.
The fact is, there is no such thing as Safe Fireworks! The Burn Prevention Network has the following advice—Leave the Show to the Pros! There are good reasons why trained professionals are licensed to discharge dangerous fireworks! These devices cause 18,500 fires resulting in over $43M in direct property damage each year in the US!
What even the most protective parents don’t know, however, is that children under the age of 5 have the second highest fireworks-related injury rate and close to 50% of these burns result from sparklers.
Fireworks-related property damage and injury statistics are expected to be on the rise in Pennsylvania since the passage of the 2017 Fireworks Law which authorized the sale of even more powerful and destructive explosives to consumers.
If you are planning on purchasing and setting off any type of fireworks this summer, the Burn Prevention Network recommends the following practices:
1. NEVER let children light or play with fireworks
2. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays
3. Have an adult supervise fireworks activities
4. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse
5. Move back quickly after lighting the firework
6. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully
7. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy
8. Light fireworks one at a time
9. Douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire
10. Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
  Better yet—“Leave the Show to the Pros!” Go visit your community fireworks display and keep your family safe!
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]]></page><page Index="4" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[     The Spirit of Sponsors
Each year nearly 1,000 persons gather under tent on the LVH – Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem, PA to honor local heroes, extraordinary educators and burn survivors who have turned their tragedy into triumph. The Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage is the occasion and its 14th annual event will be conducted on October 1, 2019.
This is an evening of inspiration, humility and self-sacrifice to celebrate Hometown Heroes who put their own life and safety at risk to save another (oftentimes a stranger) from injury or death by fire.
Our award winners are not the only heroes there that evening, however. This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors. Few are aware of the fact that the admission price for this event does not even cover the cost of the meal and reception that precedes it. This is a conscious decision by the event leadership so that all persons truly deserving and wishing to be present can afford to do so.
The Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage happens because of close to 50 individual and corporate sponsors who underwrite the considerable cost of staging the event. Sponsors that include our Naming Sponsor, Valley Preferred, and major sponsors LVHN, BioMed Sciences, Navitas Data Sciences, Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection, MedEvac, Service Electric Cable TV, and 35 other sponsors.
While we are there to celebrate the Spirit of Courage, we do so because of the Spirit of our Sponsors!
For information about attending or sponsoring the Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage click here: https:// www.burnprevention.org/events/valley-preferred- spirit-of-courage/
 Greg Stube—Warrior, Author, Survivor
The Burn Prevention Network is delighted to announce that the Feature Speaker for the 2019 Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage will be Greg Stube, a nationally recognized inspirational speaker, TV Host and Author.
Greg Stube served as part of an elite team of Green Berets stationed in hostile fire zones during the war
in Afghanistan. As a special forces medical sergeant, Greg was trained and certified in many areas, including:
●➤ Surgery, anesthesia, trauma management, pharmacology, and dentistry
●➤ Dive medical technician with Special Forces Underwater Operations
●➤ Survival, evasion, resistance and escape
●➤ Master parachutist and jumpmaster
●➤ Russian defense language
Greg was severely wounded in Afghanistan when
his A-Team encountered overwhelming numbers of Taliban fighters in the battle of Sperwan Ghar. He suffered serious burns and wounds to his abdomen, hip and pelvis, and his leg was nearly severed from a remotely detonated IED and enemy fire. On the path to a miracle recovery, Greg endured 17 surgeries and an 18-month hospital stay. He retired in 2011 after 23 years of dedicated service.
After returning home, Greg hosted a television show on NBC Sports titled Coming Home with Greg Stube. His inspiring story of strength and perseverance is told in his recent book, Conquer
Anything. Greg is a sought-after speaker and consultant with the FBI and the FBI National Academy, and other organizations.
Greg will share his inspirational story of adversity, courage and resilience. His powerful words will lead off the presentation of awards to heroes who have risked their lives to save others from a fire, people who have dedicated their lives to fire and burn prevention, and a burn survivor who has risen from the ashes to create a new life.
For reservations and sponsorship information, call 610-969-3930 or visit burnprevention.org.
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 ]]></page><page Index="5" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[      Camp (Susquehanna) Is In Session!
The Camp Susquehanna Family has reunited for its annual experienced burn injury can make life-long
    reunion and welcoming of new family members at Camp Westmont in Northeast Pennsylvania. The campers, staff and leadership of Camp Susquehanna for children with burn injuries, are indeed a family. They share a unique set of experiences, challenges, set-backs and victories. Most of all, they share a deep and abiding trust and respect for one another.
The 2019 Camp Susquehanna Season will be a stellar one. The camping season has been shifted to accommodate school schedules, the number of campers continue to remain stable and the programming options have never been fuller and more varied. Where can you go to summer camp and, in addition to traditional activities like swimming, boating, campfires, nature- lore, and camp-wide games, get to experience gourmet cooking lessons, try high-wire trapeze work, ride a zip-line, develop communication skills and learn leadership competencies from national experts?
The truly unique aspects of the Camp Susquehanna camping experience revolves around helping our young burn survivors find a rewarding pathway forward. Camp provides a safe, non- judgmental environment where children, ages 7–17, who have
friends, improve their self-esteem, learn social skills and have FUN!
Campers come from throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring States. The entire camping experience, including transportation to and from Camp is provided free, thanks to our sponsors and benefactors.
One of the very special aspects of Camp Susquehanna is its Leaders-in-Training Program for young adults age 18–21. This specially engineered and staffed program prepares our LIT’s for a successful adult life and engenders in them the importance of service to others as a part of that fulfilling life. Many of our LIT Graduates go on to become Camp Susquehanna Staff Members.
       Camp Susquehanna was founded by the
M. Elvin Byler Memorial Sertoma Club. The Burn Prevention Network is proud to be able to continue their wonderful legacy. Learn more about Camp Susquehanna at https://www. burnprevention.org/camp-susquehanna/.
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 ]]></page><page Index="6" isMAC="true"><![CDATA[     Welcome New Board Members!
At is recent Annual Business Meeting, the Burn Prevention Network elected three new members to its Board of Directors. We are delighted to introduce our new directors:
BRUCE TREGO
Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner, has worked in multiple roles at the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) since 2002—the most recent being Administrator of the Pennsylvania State Fire
Academy in Lewistown.
He previously served as Assistant Administrator,
Incident Management Team Program Manager, and Homeland Security Training Coordinator.
His affiliation with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy began in 1980 when he became a Local Level Instructor and an Adjunct Instructor in 1993. He has been involved in the fire service for more than 40 years and has served as Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief in the Lewistown Fire Department.
SUSAN WALSH
Susan founded Sales Link, Inc., 18 years ago to help Pharma and other businesses develop and expand business leads and convert them into customers. She has an extensive background in lead generation and sales
solutions with businesses worldwide.
Susan has worked for the past 2 years assisting in the
development of the BPN SPIRIT Fund and Aperture Medical. She is deeply committed to supporting burn prevention and the needs of burn survivors as she lost a member of her family to fire.
MATT FERDOCK
Matt Ferdock was CEO and one of the founders of DataCeutics, recently acquired by Navitas Data Sciences. He now serves as the CEO of Navitas Data Sciences North American Operations. Mr. Ferdock is a recognized
industry expert with more than twenty-seven years of experience in the clinical research business process and clinical systems implementations. He has managed the validation effort for a range of systems used in clinical research, including commercial, proprietary and in-house developed applications. Mr. Ferdock authors compliance and validation documentation including Audit and Assessment Reports, Computer Systems Validation SOPs, IT SOPs, Validation Plans, Validation Protocols, User Requirements Specifications (URS), Performance Qualifications/ User Acceptance Test Plans, Traceability Matrices and User Acceptance Test Scripts (UATs).
                        Join the fight for a world without burns. Find out how at:
WWW.BURNPREVENTION.ORG
236 N. 17th Street, Floor 2 Allentown, PA 18104-5605
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