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. 2009 May 15:447–461. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-03453-1.10046-X

Table 46.6.

European joint aviation requirements: JAR-OPS 1, sub-part L

First aid kits

  • The following should be included in the first aid kits:
    • Bandages (unspecified)
    • Burns dressings (unspecified)
    • Wound dressings, large and small
    • Adhesive tape, safety pins and scissors
    • Small adhesive dressings
    • Antiseptic wound cleaner
    • Adhesive wound closures
    • Adhesive tape
    • Disposable resuscitation aid
    • Simple analgesic (e.g. paracetamol)
    • Antiemetic (e.g. cinnarizine)
    • Nasal decongestant
    • First-aid handbook
    • Splints, suitable for upper and lower limbs
    • Gastrointestinal antacid +
    • Anti-diarrheal medication (e.g. Loperamide +)
    • Ground/Air visual signal code for use by survivors
    • Disposable gloves

A list of contents in at least two languages (English and one other). This should include information on the effects and side-effects of drugs carried.

Note: An eye irrigator, while not required to be carried in the first aid kit should, where possible, be available for use on the ground.

In addition, for aeroplanes with more than nine passenger seats installed, an emergency medical kit must be carried.

  • The following should be included in the emergency medical kit:
    • Sphygmomanometer – non-mercury
    • Stethoscope
    • Syringes and needles
    • Oropharyngeal airways (two sizes)
    • Tourniquet
    • Coronary vasodilator (e.g. nitro-glycerine)
    • Anti-spasmodic (e.g. hyoscine)
    • Epinephrine 1:1000
    • Adrenocortical steroid (e.g. hydrocortisone)
    • Major analgesic (e.g. nalbuphine)
    • Diuretic (e.g. furosemide)
    • Antihistamine (e.g. diphenhydramine hydrochloride)
    • Sedative/anticonvulsant (e.g. diazepam)
    • Medication for hypoglycemia (e.g. hypertonic glucose)
    • Antiemetic (e.g. metoclopramide)
    • Atropine
    • Digoxin
    • Uterine contractant (e.g. ergometrine/oxytocin)
    • Disposable gloves
    • Bronchial dilator, including an injectable form
    • Needle disposal box
    • Anti-spasmodic drug
    • Catheter

A list of contents in at least two languages (English and one other). This should include information on the effects and side-effects of drugs carried.