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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Eurostar urged to carry adrenaline injectors in first-aid kit after medical alert

An EpiPen containing adrenaline counteracts allergies, such as those to nuts.
An EpiPen containing adrenaline, which counteracts allergies, such as those to nuts. Photograph: Kumar Sriskandan/Alamy

A junior doctor is calling for lifesaving adrenaline auto-injectors to be carried on Eurostar after caring for a young child who suffered an allergic reaction on the service.

Dr Raphaelle Debray, 26, who is French and works for the NHS, was en route to Paris when she responded to an appeal for a doctor. She requested the onboard medical kit and found it contained only some plasters and a defibrillator. In contrast, international guidelines state that commercial airlines should carry emergency medical kits, with equipment and medication including adrenaline. British Airways and easyJet said they carried adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) on all flights.

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