Case Cart Introduction

Question 1

Par levels

Answer 1

A predetermined level or volume of a supply that must be readily available.

Question 2

Sterile custom pack

Answer 2

Used in surgery, these packs contain predetermined surgical supplies.

Manufactured and sterilized by an outside vendor.

Question 3

Case cart

Answer 3

Stainless steel rolling cart with doors to hold all sterile supplies for a surgical procedure.

It can also be a small rolling cart that is covered with a clear plastic bag to contain these items.

Stainless steel allows for proper decontamination and disinfection process to be performed after use.

Question 4

Case cart pick sheet

Answer 4

Predetermined supply sheet for a specific procedure.

The items on this sheet will be selected prior to surgery by the sterile processor and kept with the case cart until use.

Question 5

Surgeon’s preference card

Answer 5

Predetermined list of hints, supplies, and equipment that a surgeon has requested for a case.

The preference card may be printed with the case cart pick sheet and included on the case cart for the procedure.