MedAire’s UPK is an add-on kit for any MedAire first aid / medical kit that is on board each aircraft, to equip crew members and passengers with the necessary equipment to protect themselves from exposure to communicable diseases[3].
The UPK contains:
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A gown with long sleeves and aprons to enhance protection from potential spillage
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Hand sanitizer for when standard hand washing facilities are not available
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Booties (shoe covers) protect from contact with infected material responders might have stepped over
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Surgical face masks with protective visor to cover the eyes
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Non-permeable gloves protect hands from contact with infected materials
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Items to aid in clean-up of bodily fluids such as an absorbent pad, liquid solidifier, scoop/scraper, odor eliminator, and disinfectant wipes
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Biohazard bag to dispose of waste and used protective gear
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Instructions on how to properly don, remove, and dispose of personal protection equipment
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Soft-sided for easy storage
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Assembled under strict ISO 9001 quality assurance standards