The trouble came from where they did not expect. What should I do if I feel bad on the train?

Traveling by train can take only a few hours, or even a whole week. During this time, anything can happen and it will be impossible to predict it. Today we will touch on a slightly unpleasant, but important topic for travelers. After all, sometimes it is not clear what needs to be done and who can help if you, your relatives or neighbors on the shelf suddenly feel bad on the train. At least you should not be afraid of this, no one is immune from this. But it is necessary to understand what to do in such a situation.

Of course, it is necessary to take a small first aid kit with you on each trip. As a rule, the choice of medicines depends on your personal preferences. But it is advisable to have with you painkillers, medications for poisoning, allergies, high fever, acute respiratory infections (in particular from diseases of the nose, throat, ears and eyes), as well as from chronic diseases, if any, and from bruises, for example, a patch. Even if you do not get sick on trips, it is recommended to have a minimum set of medications with you. At least you can help your neighbors in an unpleasant situation.

And on the other hand, why carry a bunch of medicines if you can contact the conductor? Of course, it can be done. But there is a huge "but". The conductors have a first aid kit in each car and have knowledge of first aid. But there are no medicines in it, as this is prohibited by the order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. The kit includes only splints in case of fractures, stretchers, resuscitation kit, isothermal blanket, bandages, cotton wool, dressing kit, harnesses and the like, designed to provide first aid. Therefore, if you suddenly find yourself unwell, you should first turn to your first aid kit, or ask for help from a neighbor. If medications do not help, then already contact the conductor.

As we have already said, the guides are able to provide first aid, but they do not have a special medical education, so they will not be able to help in severe cases. Only pre-medical care. The situation must be notified to the head of the train, who takes further action. At each station, there are mandatory medical points where at least one paramedic or an entire team is on duty. The head of the train contacts the nearest station and informs that medical assistance is needed for the passenger.

If the situation is urgent, an announcement will be made in each car that a doctor's help is urgently needed. It is possible that there will be a qualified employee among the passengers. By the way, it is for such cases that an additional field has appeared when buying tickets. You can mark that you are a medical professional and, if necessary, will be able to provide first aid. Accordingly, if necessary, the conductor will simply turn to such a passenger. But such a passenger independently decides on his ability and qualifications in one case or another and may refuse to help. They say that if this innovation proves effective, the possibility of creating a special loyalty program for medical professionals will be considered. This item appeared only at the end of January 2020, and it is difficult to assess how effective first aid will be now. But according to statistics, every year more than a million people are forced to seek medical help while they travel by train, are at a train station or boarding platform.

If further assistance is required, a stop is made at the nearest station, which has already been contacted by the head of the train. Even if it is not provided by the schedule. The passenger is provided with the necessary assistance on the spot, or taken to a medical center or hospital. The parking of the train due to the health condition of the passenger is not extended, and the whole train will not wait. You get off the train and can continue your journey on the next train following the same route, subject to availability (in this case, a small surcharge will be required).

If the condition is not critical, but you do not feel very well, and there is no desire to go. In this case, a relay medical escort to the destination is organized. That is, a doctor or paramedic will be waiting for the patient at each stop, who will examine and check the passenger's condition during the parking.

We hope that this information will not be useful to you in practice, but you need to know it in theory. To summarize, do not forget to take a first aid kit with you, it will help in some situations to improve the condition. Be sure to contact the conductor and report on your well-being if the medications did not help you. And if you are a practicing specialist in the field of medicine, indicate this when buying a ticket, if you are ready to help passengers. The head of the train will make sure that qualified specialists are waiting for the patient at the nearest station. And you will make a decision about getting off the train based on your feelings and the recommendations of doctors. Take care of yourself and your health! Do not be afraid to travel by train and seek help from specialists in time.