Types and Uses of Hospital Trolleys
1. Medication Trolley
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Use: For the storage and distribution of medications to patients.
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Features:
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Lockable drawers for controlled substances.
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Individual compartments for different patients or medications.
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Often includes a workspace on top.
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2. Emergency (Crash) Trolley
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Use: Used in emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest) to carry life-saving equipment and medication.
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Features:
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Defibrillator, oxygen tank, emergency drugs, IV kits.
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Color-coded drawers for easy access.
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Wheels for rapid movement to patient locations.
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3. Dressing Trolley
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Use: Used to carry sterile and non-sterile items for dressing wounds.
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Features:
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Stainless steel or plastic shelves.
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Easy to clean.
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May include bins for waste or used dressings.
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4. Instrument Trolley
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Use: Holds surgical instruments during procedures or patient treatments.
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Features:
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Multiple trays/shelves.
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Stainless steel for sterility.
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Often used in theaters or procedure rooms.
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5. Linen Trolley
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Use: For transporting clean or soiled linen.
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Types:
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Clean Linen Trolley: Covered and clean-lined to prevent contamination.
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Soiled Linen Trolley: Often has lids and bags to prevent odor and infection spread.
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6. Food (Meal) Trolley
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Use: Delivers meals to patients in wards.
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Features:
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Insulated compartments for hot and cold food.
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Often includes trays and utensils.
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May be electric/heated.
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7. Janitor or Housekeeping Trolley
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Use: For cleaning and maintenance tasks.
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Features:
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Compartments for cleaning supplies, chemicals, mops.
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Waste disposal bins.
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Often used by hospital cleaning staff.
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8. Baby Cot Trolley
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Use: For transporting newborn babies within maternity wards.
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Features:
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Transparent cot.
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Soft mattress.
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Often includes a label holder and storage space underneath.
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9. IV Trolley / Infusion Stand with Trolley
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Use: To hold IV drips and infusion equipment.
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Features:
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Adjustable height.
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Hook for IV bags.
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May include wheels and small shelves.
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10. Procedure Trolley
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Use: Multi-purpose trolley used during minor medical procedures.
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Features:
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Can include gloves, gauze, syringes, antiseptics.
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Easy mobility.
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Helps organize tools for nurses or doctors.
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