Prep/treatment Area

Question 1

What is required?

Answer 1

Ideally have enough room for emergency team.
Stocked with appropriate equipment
Oxygen source readily available
Good lighting essential to aid in et tube placement and iv access
Catheters, fluids, drugs, airway management, tape, bandages, surgical kit, sterile gloves, skin prep supplies.

If a cart is used additional equipment such as capnograph, Ecg, suction machine useful

Question 2

How often should emergency cart or kit be checked

Answer 2

At beginning of each shift, restocked after each use