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Prepackaged collections of the devices and supplies (i.e., either custom or standard kits) needed for initial emergency medicine administration. Items in these kits usually include syringes and antiseptic bandages, gauze, and swabs; they may also include vials with basic emergency drugs such as amyl nitrite, ammonia, atropine, epinephrine, aminophylline, aspirin, glucose, and antihistamines. The kits are frequently supplied in supporting trays (i.e., procedure trays) consisting of a flat-bottomed receptacle with a border around the periphery supporting all the instruments and supplies needed for the procedure; the trays are usually covered or wrapped. Medicine administration emergency procedure kits and trays are intended for use in the quick and effective treatment of common patient emergencies including those related to angina, asthma, diabetes, allergic reactions, fainting, and heart attacks. They are used in the field, at home, in emergency rooms, and in other areas of healthcare facilities.
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