I just hope to God that the CAA minimum medical kit requirements have been beefed up on what was required some years back.
My father, as a Doctor, has had to deal with several medical emergencies on flights over the years. He was particularly distressed about one particular incident because it resulted in a fatality. It can't be proved, but it is likely that this was down to lack of suction equipment in the medical kit. The kit was within CAA requirements.
He made noises to all the relevant authorities at the time and was thanked for his contribution. What came of it I know not. He was lined up for a piece on GMTV. However, as they put it - 'it was too much of a hot potato'. I am sure in these days of sensationlist journalism they would make a meal out of such a matter today.
I was able to provide details of the BA kit at the time, which did carry such a device, above and beyond the CAA requirements. I am sure this is the case for other carriers too.