Crash CartA crash cart is a wheeled cabinet or chest of drawers which contains all of the equipment necessary for emergency resuscitation, from latex gloves to a defibrillator. Crash carts are conveniently positioned throughout hospitals and some other medical facilities so that they can be quickly accessed in an emergency.
Parts of Crash Cart
The drawers of a crash cart are clearly organized and labeled, so that medical personnel can grab what they need in a hurry.
Division of Drawers
The drawers are usually divided into adult and child sections, as tools and medical supplies come in different sizes for larger and smaller bodies. Commonly, drawers are divided into cardiac and respiratory sections, and a separate drawer may be used for the storage of drugs used in resuscitation.
Top: For Defibrillator and Cardiac monitor
Drawer1: Medication
Drawer2: Breathing and Airway
Drawer3: Solutions and Tubings
Drawer4: Cardiac and Chest procedure supplies
Note: May change according to hospital policy.
