what should be included in crash cart
Your crash cart should include medications to treat a cardiac arrest, such as Epinephrine and Amiodorone. In the case of a cardiac dysrhythmia, youâll need medications such as Cardiazem, Adenosine, and Atropine. Dopamine, Sodium Bicarbonate and Calcium Chloride are other commonly stocked medications.
Procedure equipment. There are a few different procedures that may occur during a code or shortly after, and your crash cart should include the necessary supplies. This includes central line procedure trays and cricothyroidotomy kits. Extra sterile gloves and sterile drapes should be stocked as well.