[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO EPINEPHRINE FOR IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCIES

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                            HON. PETER WELCH

                               of vermont

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2016

  Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my strong support for 
access to epinephrine for in-flight emergencies, commonly administered 
by epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) and want to commend Mr. Costello of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. Maloney of New York and Mr. Hanna of New York for 
their amendment and their leadership in the Transportation and 
Infrastructure Committee, working to ensure that Emergency Medical Kits 
(EMKs) are appropriate to meet the emergency needs of both adult and 
child passengers. Epinephrine Auto-Injectors are the primary method for 
treatment of anaphylaxis emergencies and the best way to address 
anaphylactic events. Due to the ease and safety of use of epinephrine 
auto injectors for many travelers with diagnosed and undiagnosed 
allergies, air carriers should consider stocking auto-injectable 
epinephrine for use in adults and children.

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