RAD422 LECTURE(2) THE EMERGENCY TROLLEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this Lecture the student will be able to: 1. Define the emergency trolley its purpose in the radiology department 2. Identify the external contents of the emergency trolley and state the purpose of each content. 3. Classify the different drawers of the emergency trolley 4. List the various emergency drugs and state their action 2 Lecture .2 References M.A.Seraj, The new manual of basic emergency procedures, first aid and updated CPR. Useful websites http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-crash-cart.htm THE EMERGENCY TROLLEY It is a multi drawer wheeled cabinet that is kept in in the imaging department. with the essential medication and tools that required in emergency situations. Other names: Emergency cart/Emergency response cart/Code cart/Crash cart. Goal of emergency trolley To begin addressing the emergency conditions while waiting the emergency team to arrive: Compromised Airway Respiratory Distress /Respiratory Arrest Cardiac Arrest Drug Overdose Hypoglycemia Anaphylactic Reaction . 4 NOTE: A radiologic Tchnologist should know the location of emergency cart and be familiar with its contents. At the beginning of each shift the in charge Technologist should check with the radiology department nurse the equipment and medication to ensure if they are prepared for use in critical situation 5 THE EMERGENCY TROLLEY CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY A/ Top of emergency trolley (External Contents) •Oxygen supply •Defibrillator with Monitor • Portable suction apparatus •Laryngoscope •Shuttle forceps •Sphygmomanometer •Stethoscope •Emergency Crash Cart Check Sheet •Check List of cart contents. •Emergency drug information sheet 6 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY External Contents Oxygen supply: To arise alveolar oxygen tension. To relieve hypoxemia or hypoxia. Oxygen regulator with flow meter a valve to adjust the rate of oxygen flow Oxygen cylinder 7 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY External Contents Defibrillator: Defibrillation is the definitive treatment for the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia as ventricular fibrillation usually by electrical shock. 8 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY External Contents Suction apparatus: Mechanical suction is used when a patient is unable to clear mouth or throat of secretions, blood, or vomits. Sphygmomanometer: It is an Instrument used to measure blood pressure. Stethoscope: It is an instrument used in auscultation of heart sounds and also it is used in measuring blood pressure. Tissue forceps 9 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY B/ Drawer contents: Drawer 1- Medications Drawer 2- Breathing and Airway Drawer 3- Circulation: IV supplies Drawer 4- Circulation: I.V. solutions and tubing Drawer 5- Cardiac, Chest Procedures Drawer 6- Special Procedure Trays 10 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 1- Medications 11 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Emergency medication List Drug Action Adrenalin Increase cardiac output, constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, relaxes bronchioles, aids respiration Aminophylline Bronchodilator (Prevention of bronchial asthma ) Atropine Reduce secretions, Dilate the bronchi Benadryl Antihistamine drug used in the prevention of the symptoms of allergic conditions such as rhinitis and urticaria Intropin Respiratory stimulant (increase activity) treat hypotension Dioxin (Lanoxin) Increases cardiac output, for the treatment of various heart conditions, such as atrial fibrillation Dilantin an anti-epileptic (anticonvulsant) Glucagon For maintaining normal concentrations of glucose in blood, (having the opposite effect of insulin) 12 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Emergency medication List Drug Action Lasix Diuretic , increase amount of urine Apomorphine Emetics (produce vomiting) Sodium bicarbonate Fluid replacement . Hydrocortisone For sever bronchospasm Bretylol Anti arrhythmic drug For ventricular arrhythmias Valium (Diazepam ) sedative ,used in treatment of anxiety Calcium gluconate Anti Acid, Treat of hypertension Dopamine Correct hemodynamic imbalance potassium chloride Prevent & treat cardiac arrhythmia Heparin Anticoagulant (Inhibits blood coagulation) 13 LEGAL CONSIDERATION It is important to radiologic technologist to make certain that all information is documented on the patient chart If patient experiences any adverse side effects to the drug, make certain to document the details of the incident Errors associated with drug administration are among the most common legal problems in which radiologic technologists are involved. 14 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 2- Breathing and Airway Examples: Oropharyngeal Airways Nasopharyngeal Airways Endotracheal tubes Tracheostomy tubes Face mask Pocket mask Suction tube Tracheostomy mask Nasal cannula Laryngoscope Tongue blades Suction catheter 15 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Breathing and Airway Laryngoscope: It is used to obtain a view of the glottis. It is also used in intubation. Bag valve mask (Ambo bag) is a hand- held device used to provide ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately 16 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Breathing and Airway Tracheostomy set : Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea to provide immediate relief for a patient’s upper airway obstruction.. Patients who must have a higher continues rate of oxygen flow, require a Tracheostomy that is connected to the oxygen supply. The set includes Tracheostomy tubes: B- Plain tube E- Cuffed tube 17 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Breathing and Airway Ventilation Devices: Pocket mask Designed for mouth-to-mask ventilation of a non-breathing person. It is an alternative to a bag-valve mask device for providing ventilation. 18 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Breathing and Airway Airway adjuncts: Oropharyngeal Airways: known as an oral airway, or OPA. It is used to maintain a (open) airway It does this by preventing the tongue from (either partially or completely) covering the epiglottis, which could prevent the patient from breathing. Nasopharyngeal Airways: Also known as an NPA or a nasal trumpet. It is a tube that is designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway. 19 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Endotracheal tubes: The Endotracheal tube serves as an open passage through the upper airway. The purpose of Endotracheal intubation is to permit air to pass freely to and from the lungs in order to ventilate the lungs. It s place is confirmed with chest radiography ,the distal end of the tube must be 3-4 cm superior to tracheal bifurcation. 20 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 3- Circulation: IV supplies Examples:Needles different sizes Syringes different sizes Butterflies Sterile water vials IV cannulas Tourniquet Alcohol swabs Cotton balls Blood tubes Tape 21 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 4- I.V. solutions and tubing Examples:0.9% sodium chloride 500ml)5% Dextrose (500ml) 10% dextrose (500ml) Hase-steril 6% (500ml) Ringer lactate (500ml) Blood pump tubing I.V. Tubing 22 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 5- Cardiac, Chest Procedures Examples:ECG electrodes Sterile gloves Sutures Cardiac needle Sterile towels Cut down tray Catheter kit Chest tubes Scalpels with blades (knife) Dressings sutures Scalpels 23 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Drawer contents: Drawer 6- Special Procedure Trays 24 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Sample supplies I.V Cannula Syringe Butterfly Tourniquet Tourniquet 25 CONTENTS OF THE TROLLEY Sample supplies masks Tongue blades Kidney bowel Scissors Protective gowns Thermometer 26 ASSIGNMENT (1) First assignment Write about the principles of drug administration (The golden rules of drug administration) Total marks = 5 Email: umsaraibrahim@yahoo.com maximum time = 2 weeks 27 THE END 28
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