Drivers monitor the car’s technical condition, but they often miss collecting the contents of the car kit. The road is unpredictable, and to avoid beating yourself up because of the impotence and inability to provide first aid to the passenger, you should responsibly collect all medical supplies prescribed by law.
Transport companies regularly check the presence of three essential items in the car according to the traffic rules: a first-aid kit, a fire extinguisher, and a sign. The Megatrans company strictly observes the safety rules of the passengers and drivers inside the bus and other road users. The carrier is responsible for many people because it provides a bus for a wedding or fulfills an order for a school bus rental.
Requirements for a Car First Aid Kit
A first-aid kit should be in any vehicle: cars and trucks, urban and rural vehicles. It is located in an easily accessible place and preferably marked with a red cross on a light background. When under stress, every second counts, and it is essential to find a medical kit quickly and efficiently.
In Ukraine, at the beginning of 2023, the order of the Ministry of Health No. 270, dated September 7, 1998, is considered the legislative basis for using and completing first-aid kits. It was supplemented twice in 2000 and 2013.
The Road Traffic Act of Ukraine (clause 31.4.7) prohibits the operation of a vehicle in the absence of a first-aid kit, and this violation is classified under Art. 125 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which provides for a warning. But for official carriers, a fine is provided based on Art. 121, part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
The Composition of the Car First Aid Kit
According to the updated state standard “Medicine car first aid kit,” there are 2 types of first aid kits: 1 – car with 8 passengers + driver; 2 – more than 8 passengers. Each class has two sets: emergency – hemostatic and operational – to help with injuries. The list below shows the number of items by each type.
Emergency Set
The following must be provided:
- Hemostatic agents to help with injuries:
- Esmarch bandage – (1/3);
- elastic bandage (5 m х 10 cm) – (1/2);
- sterile bandage (5 m x 10 cm) – (2/6);
- sterile bandage (7 m х 14 cm) – (1/4);
- non-sterile bandage (5 m х 5 cm) – (1/4);
- non-sterile bandageного (7 m х 14 cm) – (1/4);
- napkins with chlorhexidine (anesthetic, 6х10 cm) – (2/9);
- napkins with foraging (hemostatic, 6х10 cm) – (2/9);
- sterile napkins (6х10 cm) – (6/12);
- gel stripes (antimicrobial, 10х50 cm) – (2/9);
- bandage package – (1/4).
- Additional means – paramedical scissors 19 cm long (1/1).
Operating Set
It should include the following:
- anti-burn bandage (1/1);
- anatomical tweezers (1/1);
- valve for artificial lung ventilation (1/4);
- triangular bandage 50х50 cm (1/1);
- transparent disposable gloves (1/4);
- safety pin (2/4);
- package of sterile napkins (1/1);
- cotton wool 50 g (1/1);
- thermal sheet 160х210 cm (1/4);
- adhesive tape roll 5 m х 5 cm (1/3);
- antiseptic band-aid 2,3х7,2 cm (4/10).
In the first-aid kit, you can also put additional medicines: antipyretic, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, thermometer, and a tonometer.
Rules for Using the First Aid Kit
Having decided on what should be in the driver’s first-aid kit, you should familiarize yourself with the instructions for use and put them in the first-aid kit. They will come in handy in a stressful situation.
The basic rules are simple:
- Do everything in gloves (protection against infection).
- If bleeding, fix the bandage over the wound. Put a note with the time in the bandage.
- Place napkins and bandages on the wound. Cover the cuts with a plaster.м.
- Use a valve for artificial respiration.
The Shelf Life of the Car First Aid kit
It is indicated on the package. 4.5 years is optimal. The bandage loses its elasticity, and adhesive plasters and napkins dry out. Added medical devices have their expiration date and should be replaced as needed.
