A car first aid kit is one of the most important elements of a car's equipment. It is for this reason that its composition is officially approved by the law of the Russian Federation, and its non-compliance with the norms entails an administrative penalty (fine).
Why do I need a first aid kit for a car
The main purpose is the ability to provide first aid to victims of an accident before the arrival of the ambulance crew, and not just for demonstration to traffic police officers. Based on this, doctors determine a list of medicines that must be available in a car.
In addition, without a first aid kit, you simply cannot pass the annual inspection. Moreover, if its equipment does not comply with the established standards, you will not be given documents for passing the state technical inspection, even if the car is completely serviceable.
Therefore, you should not neglect the requirements of the law on the availability and equipment of an auto first aid kit - the responsibility for this lies with the vehicle driver.
Requirements under the law of the Russian Federation
Legislative documents define:
- full composition;
- regularity of its updating and replacement;
- the degree of administrative responsibility for violation of the requirements for its configuration.
IMPORTANT: the presence of first-aid kits in cars arriving from other countries is also stipulated - it is the kit approved by the legislation of the Russian Federation that must be in such vehicles.
Why the composition has changed
The composition of the first-aid kits is constantly being reviewed, and this is not a whim of the legislative bodies - the Ministry of Health is trying to take into account all the nuances as much as possible and equip with the most necessary medicines.
There are a number of objective reasons why the composition of the first aid kit for a car has changed:
- Some medications were found to be out of date. For example, in any case, the cores always have all the necessary means with them, so the presence of cardiac drugs in the first-aid kit has become unnecessary.
- It was decided to exclude pain relievers from the mandatory list. The reason is that anesthetics, even as simple as analgin, can complicate the diagnosis after an ambulance arrives.
- Almost all drugs (including such commonly used drugs as aspirin, analgin, valerian) can cause allergic reactions. For a person with allergies, they not only will not benefit, but can significantly worsen his condition, and since in an emergency it is not always possible to find out about the intolerance of certain drugs, it is better to minimize their use in a car.
- In a car, it is very rarely possible to ensure proper storage conditions for medicines - temperature (too hot in summer, too cold in winter), humidity, etc. As a result, the chemical composition of the products changes, and they lose their benefits, and even become hazardous to health.
PLEASE NOTE: Based on the fact that in the event of an accident, first aid is usually provided by people without medical education and even without minimal training, medicines, the use of which requires certain knowledge and skills, as well as medicines, were excluded from the composition of the first aid kit.
Penalties
The Code of Administrative Offenses defines liability for non-compliance with the legislation regarding car first aid kits.
True, for the first time, a driver who does not take care of the availability or equipment risks receiving a verbal warning, but in case of repeated violations, he is guaranteed a fine of 500 rubles.
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Order
Order of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation of 08.20.1996 N 325 as amended on 08.09.2009 "On the approval of the composition and recommendations for the use of a first aid kit (automobile)" "with changes and additions that come into force on 01.07.2010, it is determined that the car must be present first-aid kit of the sample of 2017, fully equipped according to the new requirements.
Composition of an automobile first aid kit in accordance with GOST RF
According to state standards in force on the territory of the Russian Federation, a car moving on the roads of the Russian Federation (regardless of which country it is registered in) must be equipped with an emergency sign, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in case of unforeseen emergencies and accidents.
What must be required
The list of mandatory components of a first aid kit for a car in Russia includes:
| P / p No. | Name | Product characteristics | amount |
| 1 | Standard hemostatic tourniquet | Standard | 1 |
| 2 | Non-sterile gauze bandage | width 5 cm, length 5 m | 2 |
| width 10 cm, length 5 m | 2 | ||
| width 14 cm, length 7 m | 1 | ||
| 3 | Sterile gauze bandage | width 7 cm, length 5 m | 2 |
| width 10 cm, length 5 m | 2 | ||
| width 14 cm, length 7 m | 1 | ||
| 4 | Standard sterile dressing bag | Standard | 1 |
| 5 | Medical sterile gauze wipes | Sterile | 1 |
| 6 | Bactericidal adhesive plaster | 4 × 10 cm | 2 |
| 1.9 x 7.2 cm | 10 | ||
| 7 | Rolled adhesive plaster | width 1 cm, roll length 250 cm | 1 |
| 8 | Special product for cardiopulmonary resuscitation "Mouth-Device-Mouth" | 1 | |
| 9 | Scissors | ||
| 10 | Medical gloves - 1 pair | ||
| 11 | Case (directly the first aid kit itself) | ||
| 12 | Recommendations for use. |
As you can see, the new list does not include analgin tablets, aspirin, validol, brilliant green, nitroglycerin, etc. At the same time, you yourself can add medications that you consider necessary.
In addition to obligatory medications, additional medications may be contained, which the driver determines independently. It can be anesthetics, heartburn remedies, antiseptics, fever-lowering drugs, hemostatic drugs, etc.
The only requirement in this case is compliance with the storage standards for these drugs, as well as their correct use.
What should not be in the first aid kit
As already mentioned, the main set of auto first-aid kit includes only a large list of dressing materials, but it is not prohibited to carry pills with you, especially if you suffer from certain chronic diseases. However, there is a categorical prohibition on the presence of the following components:
- Prohibited psychotropic substances.
- Expired medicines.
- Medicines stored in conditions not meeting the manufacturer's requirements.
Where should it be
You should not keep the first aid kit in the trunk, because if necessary, it should be at hand for maximum quick use, and in an emergency, access to the trunk may be blocked. It is optimal to put it under the driver's seat so that you can reach it with your hand or into the seat pocket, if dimensions allow. In the course of an accident, the car body can be severely deformed and block access to the first aid kit, as well as to the fire extinguisher if it is there.
Shelf life
Due to the fact that drugs were excluded from the old composition, the shelf life of the new model of automobile first-aid kit has increased significantly and is currently 4.5 years. If it has a manufacturing date of "January 2018", its expiration date expires in June 2022, and 6 months are given for replacement, that is, by January 2023 you must purchase a new one.
All components of the first aid kit have a fairly long shelf life - from 5-6 years and above.
Drivers should know the following nuances of using a first aid kit:
- Monitor the expiration date of its components, check the integrity of the labeling on the packages;
- Ensure the availability of funds included in the list of mandatory:
- If any of the kit has been used, complete the kit as soon as possible.
If you need to use a first aid kit, follow the simple instructions:
- All manipulations with the victim are recommended to be carried out with gloves that are included in the basic kit.
- Blood pressure is stopped by applying a tourniquet above the wound, after which the wound itself must be bandaged. A note is placed under the tourniquet, which indicates the exact time when it was applied.
- In the absence of breathing, it is necessary to use the element "Mouth-Device-Mouth";
- Small wounds need to be sealed with a plaster.
Remember: in case of an accident, even in the absence of visible damage, you must urgently call an ambulance - during an accident, you may receive serious injuries that cannot be immediately seen (internal bleeding, hematomas, bruises, fractures, concussion, etc.).
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The motorist must be prepared for any test on the road, whether it be wind, snow, rain or ... something more serious, for example, an accident. Prepared means armed, and then, even in the event of a trouble, it will be much easier to solve it than if you recklessly wave your hand and say "will do, this will not happen to me." Life is full of surprises and it is best not to take risks when dealing with a vehicle. And in this matter, a car first aid kit plays a huge role. And what should be in it, our article "First aid kit for a car requirements 2019" will help you.
In 2019, the general rules for the composition of the first-aid kit have changed slightly compared to previous years, which must be taken into account before leaving. And then one of the drivers will say: why bother about this issue ... well, I drove with an old first-aid kit, I will go again, or, so be it, I will manage without it for a while, but ...
ATTENTION: The absence of a first-aid kit, exactly like its incomplete form, the presence of expired funds - is punishable by a fine. This is at least five hundred rubles. Think: you need it, to throw out such money when the first-aid kit itself costs no more than 350 rubles? Traffic police officers are vigilant about this nuance ... although not all of it is just enthusiasm for the case, but this is another topic of conversation.
Some, on the contrary, will be outraged that the first aid kit has become much easier. But these are the new rules that it is useless to argue with.
So, until 2016, the first-aid kit included disinfectants, painkillers, heart and other drugs. Now the medical group in charge of the rules thought and decided: that a person with a particular disease is already carrying drugs that relieve pain and block a heart attack, while, according to statistics, most often drivers and passengers suffer from bleeding during an accident. From this comes a lethal outcome in the case when the ambulance does not have time to arrive. Therefore, in 2016, the main focus is on hemostatic agents, namely:
- Harness;
- A set of bandages, 5/10/14/17 cm;
- Dressing kit and a set of sterile gauze napkins;
- Antiseptic patch;
- Device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- Medical gloves;
- Scissors.
This concludes the 2019 first aid kit. As you can see, there is no standard ammonia, no expensive, rarely needed drugs on the way. If you wish, you can supplement this list with the tools you need. But in any case, everyone should do the minimum. Be careful on the way. Good road!
Many drivers consider the need for a first-aid kit in a car as a simple formality, and reduce its purpose to the function of presenting it during a technical inspection. Meanwhile, moving in a vehicle is a health risk event. Therefore, it is very important that at a critical moment all the medical supplies needed to help the victim are found in the car's first aid kit.
Complete set of car first aid kit 2016
The complete set of a car first-aid kit for 2016 was approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and complies with European standards. The new format of the first-aid kit assumes the complete exclusion of drugs from it and an increase in the volume of dressings. According to the Ministry of Health, now the emphasis is on the ability to provide emergency medical assistance to the victim in an accident. In this regard, the kit must include bandages, plasters, a tourniquet to help stop bleeding, and a ventilator.
A complete list of medical supplies is presented below:
- Means that stop bleeding and apply dressings:
- harness;
- a set of non-sterile bandages (5x5 - 2 pcs., 5x10 - 2 pcs., 7x14 - 2 pcs.);
- a set of sterile bandages (5x7 - 2 pcs., 5x10 - 2 pcs., 7x14 - 2 pcs.);
- packaging of sterile gauze wipes;
- dressing package;
- bactericidal plasters (4x10 - 2 pcs., 1.9x7.2 - 10 pcs.);
- plaster in a roll 1x250 - 1 pc.
- Artificial respiration device.
- Other materials:
- blunt-edged scissors;
- a pair of gloves.
- Instructions for the first aid kit.
- Case.
The described composition of the automobile first-aid kit assumes the following sequence of actions for the driver in case of an emergency:
- We call an ambulance.
- We provide first aid to the victim, using a tourniquet, bandages, adhesive plasters.
Remember, if the victim is in serious condition, you cannot 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 provided equal to 4.5 years. The driver should update the kit within six months.
Advice! Periodically check the expiration dates of drugs in your car medicine cabinet and replace them as needed.
You should not collect the first-aid kit yourself by purchasing the described medicines and putting them in a bag. The case and recommendations for use are mandatory elements of the kit, and without them, if checked, 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 car first aid kit
Despite the fact that the composition of the automobile 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 do 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 for stopping bleeding in such first-aid kits is replaced with a rubber band for blood collection. 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 device must be packed separately and contain the size and expiry 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 the bandages or clothing with them.
It is very important that napkins or plastic bags with a hole in the center are not placed in your car kit instead of a ventilator. Such a substitution can be life-threatening in the event of an emergency. The genuine artificial respiration device is made in the form of a mouthpiece with two ends. The long end must be inserted into the victim's mouth, the short end must be inserted into 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 complete artificial respiration procedure. In addition, its structure protects the rescuer from germs and infections in contact with the sick.
Pay attention to the health of the first aid kit case. It should simply open and close well so that its contents do not spill out.
How to supplement a standard car first aid kit
In the standard kit of a car first-aid kit, medicines are not provided, in order to exclude the possibility of harming the victim by clumsily 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 medicine cabinet and provide a detailed description of the features of the use, written in 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.
- Iodine solution, brilliant green, napkins for wound care.
- Heat resistant blankets and cooling bags to help with dislocations and bruises.
- Special dressings for open injuries.
- Special anti-burn dressings.
- Baralgin ampoules + syringes and nimesulide in tablets, you will need for the case when anesthesia is needed.
- Chlorhexidine should be stocked up as an antiseptic.
- No-shpu or drotaverinum is good for cramps.
- Be sure to put a heat-treating agent, such as paracetamol, in your medicine cabinet.
- Suprastin will help with allergies.
- Dexamethasone in ampoules is used to overcome the consequences of shock conditions.
- Drivers with heart problems should definitely take heart medications with them. Elderly people who have been in a car accident are recommended nitroglycerin tablets to relieve heart pain.
- Anaprilin will help relieve the fear that causes the palpitations.
- It is better for hypertensive patients to take a hood with them.
- Smecta will be needed in case of poisoning.
- Loperamide will help stop diarrhea.
- Adaptol and motherwort forte are useful as a sedative.
- Fenistil gel will help against insect bites.
- Albucid or Vizine will relieve eye fatigue.
- The cervical brace will be useful for the common type of injuries of the cervical spine. Such a corset is designed to fix the head in a certain position so that the victim does not harm himself.
- The 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 involves the inclusion in its composition, in addition to materials for treating wounds, some medications:
- Dressings:
- harness;
- sterile bandage 5x10;
- napkins "Koletex" with chlorhexidine 6x10 - 2 pcs .;
- napkins "Koletex" 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
- Pain relievers and heart medications:
- butorphanol tartrate 2% - two syringe tubes of 1 ml;
- nitroglycerin one percent - 20 capsules.
- Other means:
- blunt-edged scissors;
- a pair of plastic gloves;
- valve for artificial respiration;
- sodium sulfacyl 20% - two 1 ml syringe tubes;
- safety pins - 6 units.
- Instructions for the first aid kit.
- Case.
Car first aid kit in Belarus
The Ministry of Health has excluded all medicines from a car kit in Belarus, except for iodine and ammonium, leaving bandages. The complete set of the Belarusian first-aid kit now consists of thirteen items:
- A vial with 10% ammonium solution - 1 ml number 10.
- A set of non-sterile bandages (5x5 - 2 pcs., 25x10 - 2 pcs.).
- Sterile bandage 5x10.
- Non-sterile tubular bandage No. 1, 3, 6.
- Sterile cotton packing 50.0.
- Harness "Esmarch".
- A set of bactericidal plasters 2.5x7.2 - 34x10 (6x10) - 3 and 1 pc.
- Coil plaster 1x500 (2x500).
- Scissors 14 cm with blunt ends.
- Cooling package.
- A pair of latex gloves, size L.
- 4 packs of sterile wipes 16x14 (45x29) # 1.
How to use a car first aid kit
- When helping a victim, be sure to wear medical gloves, as many dangerous diseases are transmitted through blood.
- Apply a tourniquet above the source of bleeding if a large main artery is affected. You must first clamp the artery with your fingers. Bandage the wound tightly. Be sure to write down the time the tourniquet was applied and attach this note.
- If the victim is not breathing, use a respirator.
- Bandage wounds with sterile wipes and bandages or a dressing bag. If you cannot bandage the wound, use a sterile tissue and secure it with a plaster.
- The bactericidal plaster is useful for microdamages.
This video examines the composition and use of an automotive first aid kit in Russia:
According to the rules, which came into force in 2010, motor vehicles must be equipped with first aid kits. Let's take a closer look at their composition according to the new GOST, as well as the punishment provided for the lack of a first-aid kit in 2016.
New sample first aid kit
If we compare the first aid kits of the new and the old model, then we can say with confidence that the requirements put forward for their configuration have significantly softened. They must also contain honey. dressing products and materials. At the same time, the driver is exempt from the obligation to have a number of medications, such as disinfectants, pain relievers, heart medications and others. And at the same time, and from the need to monitor their expiration date.
Perhaps many will note that such drugs can be useful in case of an unforeseen situation. But after weighing all the pros and cons, the doctors came to the conclusion that the same cores always have the drugs they need with them. At the same time, the use of such drugs without a doctor's prescription and a competent assessment of the situation may not alleviate the patient's condition, but, on the contrary, worsen it. Cases have been repeatedly reported when the use of heart medications without prescription led to an aggravation of the condition and even death.
The pain reliever was removed from the first aid kit, as its use distorts the symptoms and seriously complicates the diagnosis of the condition of the injured honey. ambulance workers.
The place of preparations for disinfection was taken by dressings. This is due to the fact that in emergency situations, the priority is given to the latter. According to statistical data, most often the cause of death of the victims was severe blood loss. Disinfection, in turn, is extremely rare, which was the reason for the removal of drugs of this group from the first aid kit.
Composition of the new first aid kit
When compiling a list of necessary items for a car first aid kit, the emphasis was placed on a variety of dressings. Let's consider in more detail its composition according to GOST:
Case and instructions for use.
As you can see, any tablets, ammonia and other drugs were completely excluded from the kit. However, this is only the minimum set established by law. You can supplement it with medications at your discretion, which may come in handy along the way.
Attention! Many car owners also often replace standard first aid kit items with their own. Most often, the same scissors do not pass practical testing, curving when cutting clothes on the victim. The tourniquets prove to be too thin to stop any severe bleeding. Therefore, before you set off, take a look at your first aid kit, evaluate the products that are in it and, perhaps, replace some of them.
Cost and shelf life of car first aid kits
The lack of drugs had a positive impact on the cost of the first aid kit. Now a standard first aid kit can be purchased in the store for only 300-350 rubles. However, there are also advanced configurations, which include heat-resistant blankets, cooling bags, and more.
Attention! If on the counter you come across a first-aid kit worth less than 300 rubles, you should not chase after cheapness. Most likely, its equipment will be incomplete or counterfeit, which in the event of an emergency can have disastrous consequences.
The most expensive car first aid kits are completed with medicines, additional dressing kits and honey. funds. Their price sometimes reaches 3500 rubles. It is up to you to save in this case or not, but many motorists note that in a critical situation it is better to have a larger supply of drugs and funds, since you never know exactly what may be useful. We also note that the availability of additional funds and drugs has nothing to do with first aid and is used exclusively as needed by passengers or the driver himself.
The shelf life of first-aid kits also depends on their configuration. According to an earlier regulation, which applied to kits containing medications, their validity was 1.5 years. This expiration date remained with the extended kits. Standard kits need only be replaced after 4.5 years. This period was achieved due to the fact that this set contains only long-term storage means.
Responsibility for the lack of a first aid kit
The absence of a first aid kit in a car is equivalent to a technical malfunction of the vehicle. Driving an incomplete or defective vehicle is not permitted. As a consequence, for the lack of a first aid kit, the driver may be sanctioned in the form of:
- verbal warning;
- a fine of 500 rubles.
In practice, it is worth remembering that the inspection of a car and a first-aid kit can be carried out by a traffic police officer only after drawing up a protocol. That is, only if you have committed an offense. If you provided the first aid kit for inspection without dispute and after that found it incomplete, remember about the possibility of using such a sanction as a warning by road service employees.
Advice: A mitigating circumstance can be the argument that the missing funds were used on that day during the movement of transport to provide first aid (pedestrian, cyclist, etc.).
In the end, we note that the equipment and availability of a car first aid kit are treated differently in different countries. In Russia, for her absence, you will pay a fine of 500 rubles, while in European countries the amount of the sanction for this offense can be 300 euros, and in the USA - up to 5,000 dollars.
In addition, it is worth remembering that the contents of the first aid kits may also vary. Therefore, if you decide to send to another country by your car, be sure to familiarize yourself with the traffic rules of this state and, if necessary, supplement the first-aid kit.
Most importantly, remember that not having a first aid kit is an unforgivable negligence that can lead to serious consequences and serious injury. In an emergency, a first aid kit can save the life of you or your passengers.
Car first aid kit: video
Alexander Nikolaev
In any car, the law requires the mandatory storage of a medical kit. There are a lot of options when you may need it.
In any car, by law, it is required to keep a first-aid kit. There are a lot of options when you may need it, for example, in case of (God forbid) an accident or accident on the road, as well as during the next technical inspection of a vehicle.
What should be in a car first aid kit: a complete list 2015-2016
Required list of required medicines included in a medical kit:
- Sterile dressing bag (1 pc.)
- Gauze bandage (non-sterile)
- Gauze bandage (sterile)
- not less than 5 × 5 cm in size. (2 pcs.)
- not less than 5 × 10 cm in size. (2 pcs.)
- not less than 7 × 14cm in size. (1 PC.) - Stopping bleeding tourniquet (1 pc.)
- Sterile gauze wipes (1pc.)
- Bactericidal plaster
- 4 × 10cm in size. (2 pcs.)
- measuring 1.9 × 7.2 cm. (10 pieces.) - Rolled plaster (1 pc.)
- Artificial respiration device (1 pc.)
- Scissors
- Disposable honey. gloves (1 pair)
- Instructions on the operation of the first aid kit for vehicles (1 pc.)
- Case (1 pc.)
Requirements for the composition of a car first aid kit (2015-16)
The composition of the automobile first-aid kit consists mainly of drugs for stopping blood loss. In the event that the condition of the victim is extremely serious, it is necessary to apply the skills acquired during training at a driving school and call an ambulance patrol.
When purchasing a car first aid kit, it is necessary to check all the components with the corresponding list and check the expiration date and production time of the components for medicines. If the components of the auto first aid kit have already been used or the expiration date has expired, you need to replace them as soon as possible. A fully stocked first aid kit usually has a shelf life of 4 years.
The cost of a car first aid kit
Currently - we mean 2015-2016 - the cost of a first aid kit (depending on the type of packaging and completeness) fluctuates from 230 to 2000 rubles... The more expensive models of first-aid kits include medicines that are not listed in the normative list of essential items. But, in search of the cheapest option, you need to remember - despite the small volumes of the first-aid kit itself, one day it can save your life.
