EMERGENCY CART

A medical emergency crash cart is a portable cart used for emergency medical situations. It is stocked with easily accessible equipment and medication suitable for dealing with codes, or lifesaving procedures, such as resuscitation. A crash cart or code cart (crash trolley in UK medical jargon) or "MAX cart" is a set of trays/drawers/shelves on wheels used in hospitals for transportation and dispensing of emergency medication/equipment at site of medical/surgical emergency for life support protocols (ACLS/ALS) to potentially save someone's life.

items not to be missed in emergency cart trolley:

1. Defibrillator support rotary

Its movement allows an easy control of the position of the defibrillator to give you access to the contents of the cart or to place it close to the patient.

2. Oxygen tank holder

At the base they will be able to place the oxygen containers essential for resuscitating patients in intensive care units.

3. Throw-away seal closure system

Seals to control the use of the urgent care cart and its content, which indicates to the healthcare professional the need for review and replacement of the same

4. CPR cardiac board with support

In the back of the red car is this basic element to perform the external cardiac massage. It should be placed under the patient and thus have a flat, hard and smooth surface to exert pressure.

5. IV pole height adjustable

Serum support to channel the patient after resuscitation.

6. Content of crash cart

In addition to include drugs like adrenalin, atropine, lidocaine, dopamine… the following supplies are a must-have:

• • Crash cart monitor
  • Blood pressure monitor
  • Syringes
  • Gloves
  • Catheters
  • Physiological saline solution ampoules
  • Ambu bag with mask
  • Laryngoscope
  • Oxygen mask
  • Cannula
  • Pair of scissors
  • Flashlight
  • Endotracheal tubes
  • Reservoir bag
  • Adhesives, bandages, gauze…

The Crash Cart also contains an ergonomic handle and 4 swivel wheels (2 of them with brakes) that allow you to have full control during the emergency