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During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short.

January 18, 2023

Ramachandran V. Kaiser Health News. January 6, 2023.

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Inadequate equipment and personnel training degrade the reliability of individuals to provide safe care in an emergency. This article discusses inconsistent preparedness throughout commercial aviation to support care during an in-flight medical situation; it suggests federal oversight of medical kits may help to ensure their completeness and improve the potential for safety should care be required.

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