Table 1.
Proposal for modified EMKs fashioned after a list published by the IATAa
| Equipment | Medications |
|---|---|
| Adhesive tape | Adrenocortical steroid injection |
| Airways, oropharyngeal (three sizes) | Antiemetic (injection or oral) Antihistamine injectable |
| Antiseptic wipes | Antipsychotic (injection or oral) |
| AED | Aspirin tablets 325 mg |
| Bag-valve mask | Atropine injection (heart block) |
| Basic life support cards | Bronchodilator |
| Broad arm sling | Dextrose, 50% injectable (50 mL) |
| Cervical collar(s) | Diphenhydramine injection |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation masks – adult and child | Epinephrine 1:1,000 pen and ampule |
| Crepe bandages 2″ and 3″ | Epinephrine 1:10,000 pen and ampule |
| Disposable forceps | Lidocaine plain 2% injection |
| Disposable collapsible spacer | Naloxone ampules |
| Diuretic injection | Nitroglycerin S/L tablets or spray |
| Electronic thermometer or skin temperature sensors | Non-narcotic analgesic (injection or oral) |
| Emergency tracheal cannula | Oral beta blocker |
| Gloves (disposable) | Sedative anticonvulsant injection |
| Glucometer + test strips | Steroid tablets (oral) |
| Hypoallergenic adhesive tape | Sodium chloride 0.9% (1,000 mL) |
| Hypoallergenic disposable gloves | |
| Intravenous catheters (sizes 14, 16, 18, and 20 G plus butterfly needles) | |
| Oral airways (three sizes – child, adolescent, and adult) | |
| Penlight | |
| Pulse oximeter | |
| Scissors (large for clothing and small for dressings, cutting tape, and so on) | |
| Sharp disposal box | |
| Sphygmomanometer (automatic) | |
| Sponge gauze | |
| Sterile and nonsterile gloves | |
| Sterile dressings – range of sizes and thickness | |
| Stethoscope | |
| Support immobilizing splints (wrist, fingers) | |
| Syringes and needles – a selection | |
| System for delivering intravenous fluids | |
| Surgical mask, protective oral airway | |
| Tendon hammer | |
| Thermometer (non-mercury) | Include: Laminated instructions for the use of equipment and medications (English, French, and Spanish) |
| Torch (flashlight) and batteries | |
| Urinary catheter with sterile lubricating gel | |
| Umbilical cord clamp | |
| Venous tourniquets |
Note: All ‘new’ items are written in italics.
Abbreviations: AED, automated external defibrillator; EMK, emergency medical kit; IATA, International Air Transport Association.