Emergency trolley sk-at75077a2

R17,723.00

Types and Uses of Hospital Trolleys


1. Medication Trolley

  • Use: For the storage and distribution of medications to patients.

  • Features:

    • Lockable drawers for controlled substances.

    • Individual compartments for different patients or medications.

    • Often includes a workspace on top.


2. Emergency (Crash) Trolley

  • Use: Used in emergency situations (e.g., cardiac arrest) to carry life-saving equipment and medication.

  • Features:

    • Defibrillator, oxygen tank, emergency drugs, IV kits.

    • Color-coded drawers for easy access.

    • Wheels for rapid movement to patient locations.


3. Dressing Trolley

  • Use: Used to carry sterile and non-sterile items for dressing wounds.

  • Features:

    • Stainless steel or plastic shelves.

    • Easy to clean.

    • May include bins for waste or used dressings.


4. Instrument Trolley

  • Use: Holds surgical instruments during procedures or patient treatments.

  • Features:

    • Multiple trays/shelves.

    • Stainless steel for sterility.

    • Often used in theaters or procedure rooms.


5. Linen Trolley

  • Use: For transporting clean or soiled linen.

  • Types:

    • Clean Linen Trolley: Covered and clean-lined to prevent contamination.

    • Soiled Linen Trolley: Often has lids and bags to prevent odor and infection spread.


6. Food (Meal) Trolley

  • Use: Delivers meals to patients in wards.

  • Features:

    • Insulated compartments for hot and cold food.

    • Often includes trays and utensils.

    • May be electric/heated.


7. Janitor or Housekeeping Trolley

  • Use: For cleaning and maintenance tasks.

  • Features:

    • Compartments for cleaning supplies, chemicals, mops.

    • Waste disposal bins.

    • Often used by hospital cleaning staff.


8. Baby Cot Trolley

  • Use: For transporting newborn babies within maternity wards.

  • Features:

    • Transparent cot.

    • Soft mattress.

    • Often includes a label holder and storage space underneath.


9. IV Trolley / Infusion Stand with Trolley

  • Use: To hold IV drips and infusion equipment.

  • Features:

    • Adjustable height.

    • Hook for IV bags.

    • May include wheels and small shelves.


10. Procedure Trolley

  • Use: Multi-purpose trolley used during minor medical procedures.

  • Features:

    • Can include gloves, gauze, syringes, antiseptics.

    • Easy mobility.

    • Helps organize tools for nurses or doctors.

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