Crash Cart Medical Emergency Trolley

Medical staff use a Crash Cart (crash trolley), code trolley (crash trolley in UK medical jargon), or “MAX trolley,” which is a mobile series of trays, drawers, and shelves, for on-site emergency medicine and life support protocols (ACLS/ALS), and for transporting and distributing emergency medicines and equipment in hospitals. The car carries tools for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical supplies; while at the same time act as a support litter for the patient.

The crash car was first designed and patented by ECRI Institute founder Joel J. Nobel; M.D.; in 1965 as a surgical assistant at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. MAX helped improve the hospital’s emergency efficiency by allowing doctors and nurses to save time; thereby increasing the chances of saving a life. The content and organization of an accident car vary from hospital to hospital; country to country; and expertise; but typically includes the tools and medications needed to treat a person in cardiac arrest or another life-threatening condition or near it. These include; but are not limited to:

• Monitor/defibrillators of different sizes; suction devices; and bag valve masks.
• The drawers of the cabinet store advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) drugs such as epinephrine, atropine, amiodarone, lidocaine, sodium bicarbonate, dopamine, and vasopressin.
• There are also primary medications for the treatment of common problems such as adenosine; dextrose; epinephrine for IM use; naloxone; nitroglycerin; and others.

Crash Cart Use Cases

Hospitals often have internal intercom codes used for situations where someone outside the emergency department or intensive care unit suffers cardiac arrest or a similar potentially fatal condition (such situations already occur frequently and do not require special announcements). Given such codes; hospital staff and volunteers can clean the corridors and direct visitors to step aside as crash cars; and a team of doctors; pharmacists; and nurses can arrive at any time.

Features:

• Durable construction with high-quality materials for long-lasting performance.
• Multiple drawers and compartments for organized storage of medical supplies.
• Clearly labeled sections for quick identification of equipment during emergencies.
• Smooth-rolling wheels for easy maneuverability in tight spaces.
• Ergonomic design for comfortable use during high-stress situations.
• Customizable options available to suit the specific needs of healthcare facilities.