Crash Cart

A cart stocked with emergency medical equipment, supplies, and drugs for use by medical personnel especially during efforts to resuscitate a patient experiencing cardiac arrest.The term “crash cart” actually has its origin in the medical profession as a mobile cart of emergency supplies in case of life-threatening emergencies within the hospital.Aspirin for use during a suspected heart attack to thin the blood. Atropine to slow the heart rate and treat suspected poisoning. Sodium bicarbonate used to combat acidosis, shock and cardiac arrest. Calcium chloride used in cardiac resuscitation and to treat arrhythmias.Predicts risk of in-hospital cardiac arrest.