Russian Motorists Have The Opportunity To Independently Complete First-aid Kits

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From January 1, 2021, new requirements for car first-aid kits came into force, according to which its composition was adjusted, and drivers had the opportunity to independently complete first-aid kits and replenish them as needed. The corresponding order is published on the website of the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health explained that drivers will not be required to buy ready-made car first-aid kits, but can complete them themselves in accordance with the list. At the same time, motorists were also allowed to use already purchased first-aid kits until December 31, 2024. Small bandages, sterile bandages and bactericidal plasters were excluded from the usual composition of the first-aid kit, and sterile wipes and medical masks were added to it. There are still no drugs in the first aid kit - they were excluded more than ten years ago. However, there is no ban on their transportation, motorists can independently choose which medicines to have with them. Here is a list of what must be in a first-aid kit: 1) Medical non-sterile disposable mask - 2 pcs. 2) Non-sterile medical gloves, at least M size - 2 pairs 3) Artificial respiration device - 1 pc. 4) Tourniquet for stopping arterial bleeding - 1 pc. 5) Medical gauze bandage measuring at least 5 mx 10 cm - 4 pcs. 6) Medical gauze bandage measuring at least 7 mx 14 cm - 3 pcs. 7) Sterile gauze napkins measuring at least 16 x 14 cm - 2 pcs. 8) Fixing roll adhesive plaster with a size of at least 2 x 500 cm - 1 pc. 9) Scissors - 1 pc. 10) First aid instruction - 1 pc. 11) Case - 1 pc.