What is included in the first aid kit? The new composition of the first-aid kit in 2019 according to GOST, expiration date

The traffic police fine for the lack of a first-aid kit in 2019 is

500 rub. (with a 50% discount RUB 250)

Article 12.5.1 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation

In Russia, it is forbidden by law to travel by car without a car first-aid kit of the established sample. According to the latest rules, it must necessarily include 5 components: a bandage, tourniquet, scissors, rubber gloves and napkins. The conditional shelf life of the first-aid kit is 18 months. The fine for the absence of a first-aid kit or its individual components is 500 rubles under Article 12.5 part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

A first aid kit suitable for use in a car is manufactured in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of the Russian Federation of August 20, 1996 No. 325. The last change in the composition of the first-aid kit occurred by order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia dated September 8, 2009 No. 697, the order came into force in 2010. Thus, the composition of the first-aid kit in 2019 is the same as that of the first-aid kit older than 2009.

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In the "genetic memory" of drivers, entrenched through anecdotes and stories of experienced drivers, there is a vivid idea of ​​a fine for a first-aid kit. The fact is that for a long time the composition of the car box for first aid consisted of dozens of types of medicines that had to be stored under certain temperature conditions and often changed. The fine for the first aid kit has become entrenched in driver's folklore just for this reason. Any traffic police officer knew that a detailed examination of the first-aid kit would certainly reveal violations, the medicine box became a guaranteed source of fines.

Penalties for the first-aid kit ceased to be massively issued after 2009, when all medicines with an expiration date were legally removed from it and the number of mandatory items was reduced to 5 pieces. Despite the fact that formally a fine of 500 r. Until now, it can be discharged "for the first aid kit", in fact, such cases are extremely rare.

What is included in the first aid kit?

A car first-aid kit, which complies with the order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia dated 09/08/2009, must include:

1. Hemostatic tourniquet - 1 pc.
2. Non-sterile medical gauze bandage 5m x 5 cm - 2 pcs.
3. Non-sterile medical gauze bandage 5m x 10 cm - 2 pcs.
4. Non-sterile medical gauze bandage 7m x 14 cm - 1 pc.
5. Medical sterile gauze bandage 5m x 7 cm - 2 pcs.
6. Medical sterile gauze bandage 5m x 10 cm - 2 pcs.
7. Medical sterile gauze bandage 7m x 14cm - 1 pc.
8. Sterile dressing package - 1 pc.
9. Medical sterile gauze wipes, at least 16 x14 cm No. 10 - 1 pack.
10. Bactericidal adhesive plaster, not less than 4 cm x 10 cm - 2 pcs.
11. Bactericidal adhesive plaster, not less than 1.9 cm x 7.2 cm - 10 pcs.
12. Adhesive plaster roll, not less than 1 cm x 250 cm - 1 pc.
13. Device for artificial respiration "Mouth-Device-Mouth" - 1 pc.
14. Scissors - 1 pc.
15. Non-sterile medical gloves - 1 pair.

In 2010, painkillers and drugs used for acute pain in the heart were removed from the car first-aid kit, and only drugs for stopping bleeding and cardiopulmonary resuscitation were left.

The simplification of the first aid kit is due to the fact that drivers, being in stressful conditions, could not always provide the correct first aid and apply the right drugs - this requires special training, which most drivers do not have.

The new composition of the car first aid kit in 2019 according to GOST

The composition of the first-aid kit is determined by the Ministry of Health of Russia. If earlier it was possible to find almost all basic medical supplies in a car first-aid kit, then with the new order, the composition of the first-aid kit was significantly simplified. The root cause of the simplification and the fact that the first-aid kit was left only with funds to stop the bleeding is that drivers often only made the victims worse in road accidents, not knowing how to use potent drugs from the old car first-aid kit.

For each item of a car first-aid kit, there is a GOST, in accordance with which it is made: GOST for a bandage, tourniquet, plaster, etc. For a car first aid kit in 2019, this is mainly GOST R ISO 10993-99 and GOST 1179-93.

What should be in a first aid kit

For a car first aid kit in 2019, several types of bandages, adhesive plasters, a tourniquet, gloves, a mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration device, scissors, sterile gauze wipes are required - 15 items in total.

The presence of painkillers is not necessary: ​​analgin, acetylsalicylic acid, a hypothermic cooling package. It is also not necessary to have medicines for pain in the heart in the first-aid kit: validol and nitroglycerin.

However, no one prevents the motorist from adding medicines and devices to the first-aid kit at will. If the driver has experience handling medical supplies in stressful situations, such an addition will be beneficial.

What should not be in the first aid kit

The first-aid kit can be supplemented with any drugs that are not prohibited in Russia. The Ministry of Health of Russia has clearly outlined the funds that should be in the first-aid kit in 2019. But there is no legal restriction on additional medicines that can be in a car medicine cabinet. It is understandable, it would be foolish to forbid a knowledgeable motorist to take precautions and replenish the first aid kit, because a lot can happen on the road.

Most often, motorists additionally put in the first aid kit:

• Hydrogen peroxide is an indispensable tool for treating wounds,
• Paracetamol - taken as a pain reliever,
• Nitroglycerin, validol - a drug for "cores",
• "Gastal", "Rennie", activated charcoal, or other similar drug for heartburn and stomach pain,
• Eye drops for rinsing the eye in case of injury, or when a foreign body enters.
• "Panthenol" or other analogues - are used to treat burns.

The expiration date of a car first-aid kit of a new sample

A clear advantage of using a new car first aid kit and abandoning the old one was a strong increase in the shelf life of a car first aid kit. The car first aid kit of 2019, like the first aid kit of 2010, can be used for 4.5 years from the date of issue. It was possible to increase the shelf life due to the non-use of perishable medicines.

Important: if you still decide to supplement the first-aid kit with medicines, you need to independently monitor the expiration date of the added medicines and update them if necessary.

Many drivers consider the need for a first aid kit in the car as a mere formality, and reduce its purpose to the function of presenting it during a technical inspection. Meanwhile, moving by vehicle is an event associated with a health risk. Therefore, it is very important that at a critical moment in the first-aid kit there are all the medical supplies necessary to help the victim.

Complete set of car first aid kit 2016

The complete set of the car first-aid kit for 2016 is approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and complies with European standards. The new format of the first-aid kit involves the complete exclusion of medicines from it and an increase in the volume of dressings. According to the statement of the Ministry of Health, now the emphasis is on the ability to provide emergency medical care to the victim in an accident. In this regard, the kit must necessarily include bandages, plasters, a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding, and an artificial respiration apparatus.

A complete list of medical supplies is provided below:

• Means that stop bleeding and apply bandages:

1. tourniquet;
2. a set of non-sterile bandages (5x5 - 2 pcs., 5x10 - 2 pcs., 7x14 - 2 pcs.);
3. a set of sterile bandages (5x7 - 2 pcs., 5x10 - 2 pcs., 7x14 - 2 pcs.);
4. packaging of sterile gauze wipes;
5. dressing package;
6. bactericidal patches (4x10 - 2 pcs., 1.9x7.2 - 10 pcs.);
7. plaster in a roll 1x250 - 1 pc.
8. Device for the use of artificial respiration.

• Other materials:

1. scissors with blunt edges;
2. a pair of gloves.
3. Instructions for the first aid kit.
4. Case.

The described composition of the car first-aid kit assumes the following sequence of actions for the driver in case of an emergency:

1. We call an ambulance.
2. We provide first aid to the victim, using a tourniquet, bandages, adhesive plasters.

Remember, if the victim is in serious condition, you can not change the position of his body, so as not to cause additional harm to the body.

The shelf life of the first-aid kit in 2016 is set to be 4.5 years. The driver should update the kit within six months.

Advice! Periodically check the expiration dates of medicines in the car first aid kit and replace them as needed.

You should not assemble a car first-aid kit on your own by purchasing the described medical supplies and putting them in a bag. The case and recommendations for use are mandatory elements of the kit, and without them, in the event of a check, your first aid kit will be considered incomplete.

Comment! In Germany, the fine for not having a first aid kit in a car is 300 euros, in the USA - from 400 to 5,000 dollars (depending on the state), in Russia - 500 rubles.

What may not be in a first aid kit

Despite the fact that the composition of the car first-aid kit is approved at the legislative level, the equipment, as well as the prices for it, differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. In the most inexpensive kits, you often will not find all the necessary materials for first aid. Usually, budget car first-aid kits are filled with cheap substitutes, just enough to pass a technical inspection.

For example, a tourniquet to stop bleeding in such first-aid kits is replaced with a rubber band for blood sampling. Instead of bandages, you can find pieces of gauze here.

Attention! Pay attention to the packaging of dressings when buying a car first aid kit. Each medical product must be packaged separately and contain the size and expiration date on the package.

Scissors must also be of high quality, with the manufacturer's trademark applied to them. Otherwise, you risk not being able to cut bandages or clothing with them.

It is very important that instead of a ventilator, you do not put tissues or plastic bags with a hole in the center in your car first-aid kit. Such a substitution can be life-threatening in the event of an emergency. A genuine device for artificial respiration is made in the form of a mouthpiece with two ends. The long end must be inserted into the mouth of the victim, the short end - to the person providing assistance. The membrane inside the device allows air to flow in only one direction. Such a device is good in that even if the victim's mouth is tightly closed, the device will provide a full-fledged artificial respiration procedure. In addition, its structure protects the rescuer from germs and infections when in contact with the sick.

Pay attention to the serviceability of the first-aid kit case. It should just open and close well so that its contents do not spill out.

How to supplement a standard car first aid kit

There are no medicines in the standard kit of a car first-aid kit in order to exclude the possibility of harming the victim by ineptly choosing a medicine or giving him an expired pill. However, it is better to stock up on drugs that will help provide quality assistance to the victim, because you can not always count on the prompt arrival of an ambulance.

Attention! If you are shown the use of any medications, place them in the first aid kit and provide a detailed description of the features of the application, written large and legible.

Harnesses "Alpha" - 2 pcs. They are easy to apply and remove, they do not crack in the cold and are quite durable.

1. Iodine solution, brilliant green, wound care wipes.
2. Heat-resistant blankets and cooling packs to help with dislocations and bruising.
3. Special dressings for open wounds.
4. Special anti-burn dressings.
5. Ampoules of baralgin + syringes and nimesulide in tablets, you will need for the case when anesthesia is needed.
6. Chlorhexidine is worth stocking up as an antiseptic.
7. No-shpu or drotaverine is good for spasms.
8. Be sure to put anti-fever medicines, such as paracetamol, in your first aid kit.
9. Suprastin will help with allergies.
10. Dexamethasone in ampoules is used to overcome the effects of shock conditions.
11. Drivers suffering from heart problems should definitely take heart medications with them. Nitroglycerin tablets are recommended for elderly people who have been in a car accident to relieve heart pain.
12. Anaprilin will help get rid of the fear that causes a strong heartbeat.
13. It is better for hypertensive patients to take a capoten with them.
14. Smekta will be needed in case of poisoning.
15. Loperamide will help stop diarrhea.
16. Adaptol and motherwort forte are useful as a sedative.
17. Fenistil gel will help against insect bites.
18. Albucid or vizin will relieve fatigue from the eyes.
19. A neck brace will be useful for a common type of injury to the cervical spine. Such a corset is designed to fix the head in a certain position so that the victim does not harm himself.
20. A hypothermic package will help prevent the development of edema in various injuries.

Car first aid kit in Ukraine

Unlike the Russian first-aid kit, the Ukrainian analogue assumes the inclusion in its composition, in addition to materials for treating wounds, some medications:

1. dressings:

• tourniquet;
• sterile bandage 5x10;
• napkins "Coletex" with chlorhexidine 6x10 - 2 pcs.;
• napkins "Coletex" with furagin 6x10 - 2 pcs.;
• sterile dressing bag;
• plaster in a roll 5x5;
• a set of bactericidal plasters - 2.3x7.2 - 4 pcs.;
• dressing scarf - 50x50.
• Antiseptics: iodine

1. Painkillers and heart medications:

• butorphanol tartrate 2% - two 1 ml syringes;
• 1% nitroglycerin - 20 capsules.

1. Other means:

• scissors with blunt edges;
• a pair of polyethylene gloves;
• valve for artificial respiration;
• sulfacyl sodium 20% - two 1 ml syringes;
• safety pins - 6 units.

1. Instructions for the first aid kit.
2. Case.

Car first aid kit in Belarus

From the first-aid kit in Belarus, the Ministry of Health excluded all medicines, except for iodine and ammonium, leaving dressings. The full set of the Belarusian first-aid kit now consists of thirteen items:

1. A bottle with a solution of ammonium 10% - 1 ml number 10.
2. A set of non-sterile bandages (5x5 - 2 pcs., 25x10 - 2 pcs.).
3. Bandage sterile 5x10.
4. Bandage tubular non-sterile No. 1, 3, 6.
5. Packing of sterile cotton wool 50.0.
6. Harness "Esmarch".
7. Set of bactericidal plasters 2.5x7.2 - 34x10 (6x10) - 3 and 1 pc.
8. Coil plaster 1x500 (2x500).
9. Scissors 14 cm with blunt ends.
10. Cooling package.
11. A pair of latex gloves, size L.
12. 4 packs of sterile wipes 16x14 (45x29) No. 1.

How to use a car first aid kit

1. When helping the victim, be sure to wear medical gloves, as many dangerous diseases are transmitted through blood.
2. Apply a tourniquet above the source of bleeding if a large main artery is affected. First you need to clamp the artery with your fingers. Bandage the wound tightly. Be sure to record the time the tourniquet was applied and attach this note.
3. If the victim is not breathing, use an artificial respiration device.
4. Bandage wounds with sterile napkins and bandages or a dressing bag. If it is impossible to bandage the wound, use a sterile napkin, fixing it with a band-aid.
5. A bactericidal patch will come in handy for microdamages.

This video examines the composition and use of a car first aid kit in Russia:

A car first-aid kit is a mandatory attribute that should be in any car that moves along Russian roads. This low-cost, long-life kit doesn't need to be bought very often, but it can be critical to saving your own life, too. But the lack of a first-aid kit can threaten not only with a fine, but in some cases with very real criminal liability. What a first-aid kit looks like in 2018 - its composition according to GOST, the expiration date of the first-aid kit, what penalties are provided for the absence of this attribute in the car.

Drivers of which vehicles are required to carry a car first aid kit

Russian traffic rules contain an appendix that lists the conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited in our country. One of these conditions is the lack of a first-aid kit on most modes of transport.

According to the annex to the SDA, a first-aid kit is required for:

• buses,
• cars,
• trucks,
• wheeled tractors,
• motorcycles with a side trailer.

Thus, for example, a first aid kit is not required for motorcycles without a sidecar (“sidecar”).

The ban on the operation of the listed vehicles without a first aid kit does not mean a ban on movement. Of course, if a situation arose in which you had to use part of the contents of the first-aid kit, you should not look for where to buy a new first-aid kit or look for an opportunity to complete it, but only then keep moving. You can go further, but at the first opportunity you need to purchase either a new first-aid kit or that part of its contents that is missing.

When were the last changes made to the composition of the first-aid kit?

The composition of the car first aid kit, which is mandatory in 2018, was approved back in 2009, and the changes came into force from the beginning of 2010. Since then, nothing has changed, the composition of the first-aid kit remains the same for the ninth year in a row.

The changes that were made to the composition of the first aid kit in 2009 were very noticeable. In a modern car first-aid kit, there are actually no medicines in the form of medicines, especially painkillers.

A modern first aid kit is mainly a means for dressing wounds and stopping bleeding, as well as for carrying out resuscitation actions available to a non-specialist.

There are several reasons why painkillers were removed from the first-aid kit. One of the main ones is a possible allergy in the victim, due to which the painkiller will only aggravate his condition. Another reason is that it is impossible to provide some specific storage conditions for such medicines in a car.

The composition of the car first aid kit in 2018

The composition of the first-aid kit for motorists is regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Health (in 1996, when the order was drawn up, the ministry was called the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry) in its current version.

In total, the first-aid kit should contain 17 different items (including the case and instructions):

1. Hemostatic tourniquet — 1 pc.
2. Non-sterile bandages 5 m x 5 cm - 2 pcs.
3. Non-sterile bandages 5 m x 10 cm - 2 pcs.
4. Non-sterile bandages - 7 m x 14 cm - 1 pc.
5. Sterile bandages 5 m x 7 cm - 2 pcs.
6. Sterile bandages 5 m x 10 cm - 2 pcs.
7. Sterile bandages 7 m x 14 cm - 1 pc.
8. Sterile dressing package - 1 pc.
9. Sterile medical gauze wipes (minimum 16x14 cm) - 1 pack.
10. Bactericidal adhesive plasters (at least 4x10 cm) - 2 pcs.
11. Bactericidal adhesive plasters (at least 1.9x7.2 cm) - 10 pcs.
12. Adhesive plaster roll (at least 1 cm x 2.5 m) - 1 pc.
13. Device for resuscitation “mouth-device-mouth” — 1 pc.
14. Scissors - 1 pair.
15. Medical gloves (minimum size M) - 1 pair.
16. Recommendations for using the first aid kit - 1 copy.
17. Case for first aid kit — 1 pc.

Theoretically, you are not required to buy a first aid kit ready-made. You can collect it yourself.

Of course, it is easier to buy a ready-made kit, but you can complete the first-aid kit on your own. The main thing is not to forget to find and print (as an option - make a photocopy) recommendations for using the first aid kit and put the first aid kit in the case. Both of these items must be available.

Can other medicines be added to the first aid kit?

The listed composition of the first-aid kit is a necessary minimum. Of course, no one will forbid you to have other medicines with you if they can be useful to you on the road. For example, if your family has heart or hypertension patients, it would be appropriate to have the appropriate drugs in the medicine cabinet.

Expiration date of the first-aid kit of the sample of 2018

Even from the composition of the first aid kit, it is obvious that it has a long shelf life. Since there are no medicines in a modern car first-aid kit, its shelf life is limited only by the shelf life of adhesive plasters, which lose their qualities over time.

Nevertheless, the first-aid kit has a general shelf life, and it is 4.5 years.

For another six months, you are allowed to use the first aid kit, but during these six additional months it must be replaced with a new one.

Punishment for not having a car first aid kit in 2018

Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia establishes two possible types of punishment for the absence of a car first-aid kit: a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

Considering that a new first-aid kit costs an average of 300-500 rubles, there is no point in risking a fine and abandoning it. Moreover, it may turn out that you risk not only a fine, but also someone's life. Perhaps his own.

Moreover, the following circumstance should be kept in mind. The Criminal Code of Russia contains Articles 124 and 125, which provide for penalties for failing to provide assistance to a sick person and leaving a person in danger. If a situation occurs in which you were supposed to help someone, but could not do this because you did not have a first-aid kit, you may well be brought under a criminal article. And this is no longer a fine of 500 rubles, but fines of tens of thousands of rubles, forced labor or even imprisonment for up to one year.

Many car enthusiasts are interested in the question of what a car first-aid kit 2018 - 2019 should contain. The composition in accordance with GOST allows you to pass the next inspection without unnecessary difficulties and provide the required assistance to victims in an emergency in time. The list of items included in the first aid kit for cars changes periodically.

Such changes are regulated by an order issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation. The document is dated 2010 and according to it, the contents of the medical kit are maximally adapted for various situations on the road.

There are models of three main sizes for several types of cars

Russian law requirements

The availability of the kit and its appropriate configuration should be taken care of by the driver himself. Not only his life, but also the lives of passengers depend on this fact.

The main direction of the document is an indication of the list of necessary components in the first-aid kit, the frequency of its renewal and penalties for non-compliance. The fact of entry of foreign drivers into the territory of the Russian Federation is also stipulated by the regulatory document - the set must be present in such a car.

Penalties

According to the provisions of Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO), for the lack of a vehicle with such a set, the driver is warned, and then fined 500 rubles.

Without a first-aid kit in the equipment of the vehicle, or if its validity period has expired, it will not be possible to pass a scheduled technical inspection.

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Order

In the cabin of the vehicle today there should be a car first-aid kit of 2018, approved by the order of Russia “Order No. 697n”. It was signed in September 2009, and the law came into force on July 1, 2010. The main idea is the changes regarding the configuration of the first aid car kit, made to the previously existing Order No. 325 of 1996.

The composition of all kits approved for use on the territory of the Russian Federation is carried out in accordance with the Technical Specifications - closed standards that are the subject of intellectual and commercial property of their developer.

Car first aid kit 2018 - 2019: composition according to GOST RF

According to the requirements of the current legislation, the kits, just like a fire extinguisher and an emergency sign, must be present in the equipment of a transport unit moving along the roads of the Russian Federation. A separate item is a list of items that a car first aid kit 2018-2019 should include.

Along with the name on the box you will find the composition and the mark of compliance with GOST

The composition according to GOST of the kit provides for the content of products that allow you to provide first aid.

Airline first aid kit

What should be in a first aid kit

From the table below, it is easy to find out what should be in a modern car first-aid kit without fail.

Name	Regulatory document (GOST, ISO)	Release form (dimensions), cm	Quantity
tourniquet	10993-99	–	1
Non-sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	5 m x 5	2
Non-sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	5 m x 10	2
Non-sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	7 m x 14	1
Sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	5 m x 7	2
Sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	5 m x 10	2
Sterile gauze bandage	1172-93	7 m x 14	1
Dressing sterile package	1179-93	–	1
Gauze sterile wipes	16427-93	No less than No. 10 (16x14)	1
	10993-99	4 x 10 (at least)	2
Bactericidal adhesive plaster	10993-99	1.9 x 7.2 (at least)	10
Adhesive plaster roll type	10993-99	1 x 250 (not less)	1
Device for artificial respiration “Mouth-Device-Mouth”	10993-99	–	1
Medical gloves	10993-99, 52238-2004, 52239-2004, 3-88	Size not less than "M"	1
Recommendation for the use of the products contained in the first aid kit	–	–	1
Case	–	–	1

It is not uncommon that the standard equipment of inexpensive kits includes low-quality products: scissors with dull blades, bandages made of insufficiently dense fabric, etc. Drivers complete such first-aid kits on their own, purchasing high-quality products on their own.

The automobile first aid kit may contain additional items not specified by the approved order. These products include painkillers, drugs that stop bleeding and eliminate inflammation of a different nature.

The list of drugs for a motorist is different. Additional medicines are selected and purchased by the driver at his discretion.

Having decided to equip the transport medical kit with new drugs, the driver must know how to use them and monitor the validity of the drugs.

What should not be in the first aid kit

It is important for every law-abiding driver not only to have information about what is included in the 2018-2019 car first aid kit, but also to know what should not be included in it. The set of new medical kits for transport does not contain medicines. Their absence is due to a number of reasons, namely:

• the main part of the people who are the first to provide assistance to victims of an accident do not have a medical education and do not know the exact use of the medicine under certain circumstances;
• many people have contraindications to certain drugs, so their use, without appropriate knowledge and experience, will harm;
• the interior of the car, where significant temperature changes occur, does not provide appropriate conditions for storing medicines;
• medicines in old-style kits do not act as emergency medical assistance.

car first aid kit MIRAL

According to statistics, the majority of deaths after road accidents are associated with the loss of a large amount of blood by the victims, therefore, in the set of new first-aid kits, emphasis is placed on means that help to quickly stop it. The new medical kits do not contain pharmacological preparations, ammonia, iodine and brilliant green.

Video: the composition of the first-aid kit of the Russian Federation

The video below clearly shows the composition of a standard first aid kit.

The expiration date of a car first-aid kit of a new sample

The shelf life of a new car first-aid kit has almost tripled and is 4.5 years. It was possible to achieve a significant increase due to the exclusion from the composition of drugs that become unsuitable for use. After the expiration of the term, the motorist is given six months to replace the kit.

Knowing when to change the first aid kit for a vehicle is easy. The necessary information is indicated on the front side of the case. The minimum period of permitted use (5-6 years) in the updated first-aid kit is for plasters and tourniquets.

Recommendations for using the car first aid kit

When purchasing and using a first aid kit, the driver should know:

• Products included in the list of mandatory items for a first-aid kit cannot be replaced by others chosen at will. You can supplement this set yourself by purchasing the necessary medicines.
• Do not use products that have expired or have damaged labels.
• If some of the items from the first-aid kit are used, it should be re-equipped as soon as possible.
• The item should be purchased at pharmacies or dealerships.

The suitcase is divided into several zones for ease of use.

• Put on the medical gloves included in the kit.
• If the victim in an accident has arterial bleeding, squeeze the wound with your fingers and fix the tourniquet above it. Then apply a tight bandage of bandages and napkins to the affected area. Important: it is necessary to remember the time when the tourniquet was applied in order to inform the ambulance workers.
• If the victim is not breathing, try to restore his breathing using a device for artificial respiration.
• For lightly bleeding wounds, apply tight pressure bandages to prevent dust and dirt from entering.
• Small wounds and abrasions, if they are present on the body of the victim, cover with a bactericidal patch of a suitable size.
• Call an ambulance.

Where to buy and how much

Today, the number of places where you can buy such a set is limited. Before purchasing a kit, we recommend paying attention to both the quality of the products included in it and the case itself. You must be sure that the complete set of the car first-aid kit is observed. Prices on the official website Apteka.ru and on other sites vary greatly, which is explained by the difference in the quality of products.

Prices for first aid kits start at 160 rubles, but you should think carefully about the quality of such kits. The cost of reliable kits, produced, for example, by the well-known company FEST, starts from 300 rubles.

car first aid kit FEST

Motorists know that a first aid kit in a car is not just a mobile storage of medicines, which is filled at the request of the owner, but a very serious element. The composition of the first-aid kit is regulated by the Order of the Ministry of Health No. 325 “On approval of the first aid kit (car)” and a number of amendments to this document. The last of them is dated July 1, 2010. The official statement says that this amendment took into account many factors. Medications have been excluded from the automobile first-aid kit, the list of means for stopping bleeding and dressing wounds has been expanded.

The composition of the first aid kit

A car first-aid kit of a new sample should have the following content:

• tourniquet to stop bleeding - 1 pc.;
• five non-sterile bandages of different lengths and widths;
• five sterile bandages of different widths and lengths;
• dressing bag (sterile) - 1 pc.;
• sterile medical gauze wipes 16 x 14 cm - at least 1 pack;
• bactericidal adhesive plaster 4 cm x 10 cm - 2 pcs.;
• bactericidal adhesive plaster 1.9 cm x 7.2 cm - 10 pcs.;
• roll adhesive plaster 1 cm x 250 cm - 1 pc.;
• artificial respiration device "mouth-device-mouth" - 1 pc.;
• scissors - 1 pc.;
• medical gloves - 1 pair;
• Recommendations for using the first aid kit - 1 pc.;
• case - 1 pc.

As the above list shows, the composition that the old-style car first-aid kit had has changed significantly. The composition of the old first aid kit for the car included:

• Analgin 0.5 No. 10 - 1 pack;
• Aspirin 0.5 No. 10 - 1 pack;
• Hypothermic bag-container - 1 piece;
• Sulfacyl sodium - 1 vial;
• Tourniquet for arterial bleeding with dosed compression - 1 pc.;
• Sterile bandage 10x5 - 1 pc.;
• Bandage non-sterile 10x5 - 1 pc.;
• Bandage non-sterile 5x5 - 1 pc.;
• Anti-traumatic dressing with dioxidine or silver nitrate MAG 8x10 for dressing contaminated wounds - 1 pc.;
• Bactericidal adhesive plaster 2.5x7.2 - 8 pcs.;
• Sterile wipes to stop bleeding "Coletex GEM" with furagin 6x10 cm, 10x18 cm or Statin (powder) 1.0 g - 3 pcs.;
• Alcoholic iodine 5% or brilliant green solution 1% - 1 vial;
• Adhesive plaster 1x500 or 2x500 - 1 piece;
• Elastic medical non-sterile tubular bandage No. 1, 3, 6 each - 1 pc. every;
• Cotton wool 50 g - 1 pc.

Thus, instead of completely excluded drugs, a large amount of dressing material has been added to the new first-aid kit. Such a step seems absolutely logical. After all, in fact, a very small part of drivers has awareness in the medical field, which is sufficient for the correct use of the drug. Before the automobile first-aid kit acquired its new composition, one often heard complaints from drivers who had been in an accident about the lack of materials for dressing wounds and eliminating bleeding.

Pitfalls of a car first aid kit

Since the composition of a car first-aid kit is determined at the legislative level, the cost of such a kit in various pharmacies and car dealerships should not differ much. In fact, we observe a fairly significant variation in prices from different sellers. What is the reason for this phenomenon? It turns out that not all first aid kits are “equally useful.” Very often, motorists are offered a kit that is only suitable for passing a technical inspection. It is very easy to recognize such a first aid kit - it gives out a low price. This set is a pure formality. Of course, you will pass the technical examination with it, but will it be possible with such a first-aid kit to provide timely effective assistance in a real emergency?

Let's figure out how such a first-aid kit differs from a full-fledged version.

1. Instead of a tourniquet to stop bleeding in a cheap first aid kit, you are likely to find a simple elastic band or tape that is only suitable for intravenous injections or for collecting blood from a vein. Be careful! If your first aid kit has only such a tourniquet, you risk your life and the lives of your passengers.
2. Often in cheap first-aid kits, instead of standard bandages made in accordance with GOST, you can find gauze slices cut and twisted without any packaging. Remember: the bandage must be in individual packaging, which indicates GOST, footage, date of issue or sterilization, etc. The same applies to the dressing package.
3. The device for artificial respiration is a membrane check valve equipped with two mouthpieces. The longer one is for the victim, the shorter one is for the helper. Unscrupulous manufacturers often offer cheap car first aid kits that are equipped with napkins or pieces of polyethylene with a hole in the center. This "cloth" is passed off as a device for artificial respiration, which is not only wrong, but a crime. Without a full-fledged device, the rescuer will not be able to unclench the victim's teeth if they are cramped. And without a check valve, he runs the risk of "picking up" various secretions and harmful microorganisms from the mouth and respiratory tract of the victim.
4. Loose blunt scissors, which are offered to us in inexpensive first-aid kits, will not help at a critical moment to cut clothes or a bandage to provide assistance. Pay special attention to this tool. Scissors must be marked with the manufacturer's logo.

The main danger lies in the fact that even obviously falsified first-aid kits and their components can have a genuine certificate from the Ministry of Health and Social Policy. Therefore, when buying a first aid kit, be extremely careful! Remember: your safety is in your hands! Resist the temptation to buy a first aid kit cheaper. Lack of timely adequate assistance in case of an accident can be much more expensive.

What else should be in the first aid kit?

The developers of the new first-aid kit claim that the new version takes into account the experience of Western European countries. However, many experts consider the equipment that the first-aid kit for a car has to be insufficiently thought out.

First of all, the question arises: is it reasonable to take as an example the car first-aid kit of developed countries, where the rescue team arrives at the scene within 3-5 minutes? Thanks to such a well-coordinated work of emergency services, a first-aid kit for a car in Western countries is purely symbolic. In our country, where help arrives within 40-60 minutes after a call, it is too early to adopt such an experience.

The following is a list of items that can be found in a car's first aid kit and can greatly increase the chances of survivors and speedy recovery. It is worth noting that anyone can equip their first aid kit in accordance with these recommendations now, despite the fact that these funds are not in the official list. The fact is that the order of the Ministry of Health and Social Policy regarding the assembly of automobile first-aid kits is advisory in nature. No one has the right to make a claim to the driver, whose first-aid kit is equipped with additional medical equipment.

1. A tourniquet to stop bleeding. In pharmacies, fake rubber bands are often sold under the guise of a hemostatic tourniquet, which in no way can help with arterial bleeding. And all of them comply with GOST R ISO 10993-99 1 and have a certificate from the Ministry of Health and Social Policy. Instead of these products, it is recommended to have two (one spare or in case there are several wounded) tourniquets in the car first-aid kit to stop the bleeding "ALPHA". This tourniquet does not injure the subcutaneous vessels, so it can be applied to bare skin. Easy to put on and take off. Can be used in severe frost. Has high strength.
2. Folding model of the transport bus-collar (corset for the neck). Very often, in an accident, the cervical spine is injured. This happens especially often with rear seat passengers in rear impacts. The reason for this is that many drivers remove the head restraints from the rear seats. With such injuries, it is very important to fix the head and neck of the victim before the arrival of professional help. If this is not done and the injured person moves his neck, this can lead to irreversible consequences and even death.
3. Hypothermic pack and ice pack. Cold is required for burns, brain injuries, fractures, bruises and sprains. Also, cold must be applied in case of damage to internal organs. Cold prevents swelling of tissues, stops inflammation. The hypothermic package is filled with aggressive substances, so it should not be applied to damaged areas. An ice pack filled with water should be placed on it. The bubble after cooling should be applied to the injured area.

You can see how a new car first aid kit can help in saving a person in the following video: