Emergency Medical Equipment On Board German Airliners

ConclusionsAlthough the minimal material required according to European aviation regulations is provided by all airlines for medical emergencies, there are significant differences in the provision of additional material. The equipment on most airlines is not sufficient for the treatment of specific emergencies according to published medical guidelines (eg, for CPR or acute myocardial infarction).

Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - May 1, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jochen Hinkelbein, Christopher Neuhaus, Wolfgang A. Wetsch, Oliver Spelten, Susanne Picker, Bernd W. Böttiger, Birgit S. Gathof Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research