Crash carts, also called code carts or emergency carts, are specialized storage solutions designed to improve patient care in a crisis. Crash carts contain all the necessary medication and equipment to address a life-threatening medical emergency such as cardiac arrest. They provide medical staff with immediate access to the required equipment to provide life-saving care, even if the situation occurs outside of the emergency department.
Crash carts are critical solutions for hospitals and other healthcare facilities where medical emergencies occur. However, not all emergency carts are created equal, and many different design options are available. To provide the most efficient and quality care for your patients, consider which types of crash carts best meet your facility’s needs. (Check out more of our healthcare storage solutions here.)
Crash carts, also called code carts or emergency carts, are specialized storage solutions designed to improve patient care in a crisis. Crash carts contain all the necessary medication and equipment to address a life-threatening medical emergency such as cardiac arrest. They provide medical staff with immediate access to the required equipment to provide life-saving care, even if the situation occurs outside of the emergency department.
Crash carts are critical solutions for hospitals and other healthcare facilities where medical emergencies occur. However, not all emergency carts are created equal, and many different design options are available. To provide the most efficient and quality care for your patients, consider which types of crash carts best meet your facility’s needs. (Check out more of our healthcare storage solutions here.)
What Facilities Need Crash Carts?
Crash carts are designed for emergency medical situations. The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training Center recommends that any facility that treats patients with the potential of a sudden deterioration in their condition should have a crash cart on hand.
State regulations require certain healthcare facilities to have an emergency cart. Beyond this, crash carts are recommended for many facilities, including the following:
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Outpatient surgery centers
- Nursing homes
- Physician offices that perform diagnostic tests such as cardiac stress testing
- Any medical center that performs conscious sedation
Types of Medical Crash Carts
All crash carts should generally contain a standard set of equipment and medications to address a medical emergency, including basic airway equipment, intravenous access equipment, a defibrillator and heart monitor, and medications for the treatment of cardiac arrest and allergic reactions.
However, an emergency cart’s specific organization and contents can vary based on the application. For example, pediatric carts should include medications and intubation equipment specialized for pediatric patients; pediatric equipment may also be included in a designated drawer in a standard adult crash cart.
Different healthcare facilities or hospital departments may also have specialized crash carts. For example, an anesthesia cart would contain specialized equipment to be used by anesthesia personnel. A standard medical crash cart might have different contents than a surgical, ICU, emergency room, or cardiac crash cart.
What Facilities Need Crash Carts?
Crash carts are designed for emergency medical situations. The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training Center recommends that any facility that treats patients with the potential of a sudden deterioration in their condition should have a crash cart on hand.
State regulations require certain healthcare facilities to have an emergency cart. Beyond this, crash carts are recommended for many facilities, including the following:
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Outpatient surgery centers
- Nursing homes
- Physician offices that perform diagnostic tests such as cardiac stress testing
- Any medical center that performs conscious sedation
Types of Medical Crash Carts
All crash carts should generally contain a standard set of equipment and medications to address a medical emergency, including basic airway equipment, intravenous access equipment, a defibrillator and heart monitor, and medications for the treatment of cardiac arrest and allergic reactions.
However, an emergency cart’s specific organization and contents can vary based on the application. For example, pediatric carts should include medications and intubation equipment specialized for pediatric patients; pediatric equipment may also be included in a designated drawer in a standard adult crash cart.
Different healthcare facilities or hospital departments may also have specialized crash carts. For example, an anesthesia cart would contain specialized equipment to be used by anesthesia personnel. A standard medical crash cart might have different contents than a surgical, ICU, emergency room, or cardiac crash cart.
What Facilities Need Crash Carts?
Crash carts are designed for emergency medical situations. The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training Center recommends that any facility that treats patients with the potential of a sudden deterioration in their condition should have a crash cart on hand.
State regulations require certain healthcare facilities to have an emergency cart. Beyond this, crash carts are recommended for many facilities, including the following:
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Outpatient surgery centers
- Nursing homes
- Physician offices that perform diagnostic tests such as cardiac stress testing
- Any medical center that performs conscious sedation
Types of Medical Crash Carts
All crash carts should generally contain a standard set of equipment and medications to address a medical emergency, including basic airway equipment, intravenous access equipment, a defibrillator and heart monitor, and medications for the treatment of cardiac arrest and allergic reactions.
However, an emergency cart’s specific organization and contents can vary based on the application. For example, pediatric carts should include medications and intubation equipment specialized for pediatric patients; pediatric equipment may also be included in a designated drawer in a standard adult crash cart.
Different healthcare facilities or hospital departments may also have specialized crash carts. For example, an anesthesia cart would contain specialized equipment to be used by anesthesia personnel. A standard medical crash cart might have different contents than a surgical, ICU, emergency room, or cardiac crash cart.
Customizing Your Crash Carts
When choosing an emergency cart for your facility or department, first assess the specific needs of your application, including what type of equipment and supplies your crash cart needs to contain. With this in mind, you can customize your emergency cart to your requirements with dimensions, color coding, and locks.
Cart Dimensions
Crash carts come in many different sizes, and you can also integrate drawers of various sizes into the same cart for more efficient supply storage. We offer emergency carts in the following dimensions:
- Overall cart widths: 18.5″ to 40.5″
- Overall cart depths: 18″ to 25″
- Interior drawer widths: 15″ to 29″
- Interior drawer depths: 10.5″ to 16.75″
- Drawer heights: 3″ to 12″
- Number of drawers: 3 to 9
Customizing Your Crash Carts
When choosing an emergency cart for your facility or department, first assess the specific needs of your application, including what type of equipment and supplies your crash cart needs to contain. With this in mind, you can customize your emergency cart to your requirements with dimensions, color coding, and locks.
Cart Dimensions
Crash carts come in many different sizes, and you can also integrate drawers of various sizes into the same cart for more efficient supply storage. We offer emergency carts in the following dimensions:
- Overall cart widths: 18.5″ to 40.5″
- Overall cart depths: 18″ to 25″
- Interior drawer widths: 15″ to 29″
- Interior drawer depths: 10.5″ to 16.75″
- Drawer heights: 3″ to 12″
- Number of drawers: 3 to 9
Customizing Your Crash Carts
When choosing an emergency cart for your facility or department, first assess the specific needs of your application, including what type of equipment and supplies your crash cart needs to contain. With this in mind, you can customize your emergency cart to your requirements with dimensions, color coding, and locks.
Cart Dimensions
Crash carts come in many different sizes, and you can also integrate drawers of various sizes into the same cart for more efficient supply storage. We offer emergency carts in the following dimensions:
- Overall cart widths: 18.5″ to 40.5″
- Overall cart depths: 18″ to 25″
- Interior drawer widths: 15″ to 29″
- Interior drawer depths: 10.5″ to 16.75″
- Drawer heights: 3″ to 12″
- Number of drawers: 3 to 9
Emergency Cart Color Coding
Emergency carts store many different types of supplies, so implementing a color coding system can make it easy for staff to locate the supplies they need in an emergency. You can choose from 17 powder coat colors available in a two-tone or solid finish to color code the drawers on your carts for quick identification.
Cart Locks
Emergency carts have several different locking options to choose from. Breakaway locks are one of the most popular options because they provide the quickest access to stored equipment. Breakaway locks consist of a hinged bracket with an eye hole for a plastic or metal seal. The lock indicates at a glance whether the supplies have been tampered with. Individual or gang locks are available. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Alternate options for crash cart locks include:
- Key locks
- Push-button locks
- Electronic locks
- Proximity readers
Emergency Cart Color Coding
Emergency carts store many different types of supplies, so implementing a color coding system can make it easy for staff to locate the supplies they need in an emergency. You can choose from 17 powder coat colors available in a two-tone or solid finish to color code the drawers on your carts for quick identification.
Cart Locks
Emergency carts have several different locking options to choose from. Breakaway locks are one of the most popular options because they provide the quickest access to stored equipment. Breakaway locks consist of a hinged bracket with an eye hole for a plastic or metal seal. The lock indicates at a glance whether the supplies have been tampered with. Individual or gang locks are available. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Alternate options for crash cart locks include:
- Key locks
- Push-button locks
- Electronic locks
- Proximity readers
Emergency Cart Color Coding
Emergency carts store many different types of supplies, so implementing a color coding system can make it easy for staff to locate the supplies they need in an emergency. You can choose from 17 powder coat colors available in a two-tone or solid finish to color code the drawers on your carts for quick identification.
Cart Locks
Emergency carts have several different locking options to choose from. Breakaway locks are one of the most popular options because they provide the quickest access to stored equipment. Breakaway locks consist of a hinged bracket with an eye hole for a plastic or metal seal. The lock indicates at a glance whether the supplies have been tampered with. Individual or gang locks are available. Visit our online store to see our healthcare storage products.
Alternate options for crash cart locks include:
- Key locks
- Push-button locks
- Electronic locks
- Proximity readers
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Contact Us for Crash Carts
Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services for emergency crash carts in hospitals and other healthcare facilities on GSA, Vizient, and various other Group Purchasing Organization contracts. We will also provide a free consultation to determine your exact needs and specifications before the design begins. To learn more or to speak with a specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.
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