Adult emergency trolley 2: equipment to support circulation

Emergency trolleys are commonplace in most acute hospital wards. The equipment and supplies to support the resuscitation of adults during cardiopulmonary arrest and the checks nursing staff should undertake are highlighted in this article.

Abstract

This article – the second of two on emergency equipment to support resuscitation of adults during cardiopulmonary arrest in acute hospitals – focuses on equipment and supplies to support circulation. It explores overarching quality standards and checking procedures, before describing circulation equipment, and its function and use during an emergency. The need to maintain the equipment and locate it quickly is emphasised, along with the importance of practitioners operating within their own scope of practice and level of competence, while adhering to local trust policy.

Citation: Cocker S, Whatley L (2023) Adult emergency trolley 2: equipment to support circulation. Nursing Times [online]; 119: 9.

Authors: Sarah Cocker is senior lecturer advanced practice, Lorraine Whatley is senior lecturer simulation and immersive learning technology; both at Oxford Brookes University.