Roadside resuscitation: a simple kit.

Abstract

Of the many car accident victims who die at the scene of the accident or during transit to hospital from anoxia or blood volume depletion, 20% need not do so. The resuscitative facilities of the casualty department can, to a considerable extent, be made available at the roadside by doctors who carry in the boots of their cars simple, well-organized equipment. This is invaluable too for other emergencies, such as cardiac arrest and drowning. A study has been made of the most useful, basic lifesaving equipment which can be readily available. The items which are recommended are simple and familiar and are contained in a case with a pliable, polyurethane insert which is designed to hold the components in accurate recesses.