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Emergency Cart
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crash cart is a wheeled cabinetwhich contains all of the equipment
necessary for emergency resuscitation
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Purposes of Emergency Cart
To ensure availability of all drugs, equipment, and
supplies necessary to initiate advanced life-supportmeasures. To have the emergency cart and defibrillator
constantly ready for use in case of life threatening
condition such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Indications of Emergency Cart
y This emergency equipment is used only if the patient's
heart or lungs stop working.
y Using the tools on a crash cart requires advanced medical
skills and certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS).
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Contents of Emergency Cart
Outside of the Cart Monitor and paddles
Conducting gel
Suction equipment
Needle box
Examination gloves
Oxygen tank
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Drawer 1 - Medications :
You have Cardiac Drugs to LEAAANon:y Lidocaine
yEpinephrine
y Amiodarone
y Adenosine
y Atropine Sulfate
y Nitroglycerine
y Verapamil
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Treatment for common problems:y Vasopressin
y Magnesium Sulfate
y Sodium Bicarbonate
y
Furosemidey Calcium Chloride
y Midazolam
Treatment for Overdosey Naloxone
y Flumazenil
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Cont.
Shocky Dopamine
y Dobutamine
y Dextrose
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Drawer 2 - Breathing and Airway
Intubation equipment
Endotracheal tubes
CO2detector
StyletStethoscope
Magill forceps
Lubricant
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Breathing Equipment
Face mask
Manual resuscitator
Oxygen equipment for monitoring and delivery
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Drawer 3 - IV Supplies
y IV Bags andTubing
y Transparent Dressing
y ABG Kit
y Butterflyy Blood Collection Vials
y Syringes and Alcohol Swabs
y Safety Needles
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Drawer 4 - I.V. Solutions & Tubings
1.D5W
2.LACTATED RINGERS
3.NORMAL SALINE
4.MACRODRIP5.MICRODRIP
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Personal Equipment
Face mask
Cover gown
Gloves
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Miscellaneous Equipment
Scissors
Hemostat
Irrigation equipment
Sponge
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Back of E- Cart
1.Adult & pediatric algorhythms
2.Cardiac board
3.Resuscitation form
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THANK YOU!THANK YOU!