The advanced first aid kits contain additional equipment to the normal first aid kit. They are used by personnel with intermediate or advanced training. Some of it is fairly specialised, the IV sets, for example can only at present be used by a doctor.

The Pack itself is made by an Irish company called Protac. The examples used by Laois Civil Defence are in black. They have a modular design to accomodate different layouts. A set of extrication collars fit into the back of the pack.
The Bag Valve Mask shown here is used to provide air to a casualty who is not breathing. It can also be connected to an oxygen line to provide 100% oxygen.
Oropharyngeal Airways - to maintain the airway of an unconscious casualty.
Instant hot and cold packs. When activated provide either a heatpack or an icepack due to an internal exothermic or endothermic reaction.
Sphygomanometer. Used to measure blood pressure.
Stethescope. Used to listen to internal sounds of casualty.
IV Cannulas. Used to administer IV solutions, they come in different gauges. The large bore examples are used to deliver large amounts of fluid.
Water-Gel. Treatment for burns, cools, disinfects and promotes healing.
The cervical collar is used to immobilise the neck when spinal injury is suspected. Due to the serious nature of spinal injuries, a cautious approach is taken and spinal injury is suspected in any case where the mechanism of injury could have caused it and/or there is any neck pain. The collar used by the unit is the Laerdal Stifneck. This comes in a range of sizes to suit all people. An older type of collar made by Ferno is also in service.
Vacumn Immobilisation Splints - Are placed around limb and the vacumn-pumped to make them rigid.