Fixing Common Crash Cart Issues with Imaginative Solutions

Crash carts or code carts are one of the most important tools used at medical facilities. If one of these code blue carts is called into action, someone’s life is on the line. This is why each emergency crash cart should be optimized to be as efficient as possible.

Proper Movement is a Must

One common issue that comes up in crash cart design is maneuverability. These medical carts need to be able to handle corners and be light enough for staff to move through the corridors as quickly as possible. Older, heavier carts without a proper caster design or steering system can make it very difficult for the cart to reach its destination efficiently.

To combat these issues, Labsoko carts are specially designed steering components and a fifth wheel system in the center of the cart to make it easy for staff to make turns and move quickly. These features together create one of the best systems on the market today for cart maneuverability.

The steering component locks the fifth wheel with a simple handle. By pulling back on the handle, the center caster is dropped down and acts as a directional caster keeping the cart moving efficiently.

Labsoko crash carts are also specifically designed to be lighter than other cart designs making it easier to push the cart when it is filled with necessary supplies. The polymer also can take a beating, so if your cart gets thrown around, you don’t have to worry about the cart denting or having other issues.

Allowing Multiple Access Points

Storage design is also a common issue when designing crash carts. Code carts require many specific storage areas to remain efficient in a code blue situation. Unlike specific treatment carts or general storage carts, a proper crash cart design requires the ability of multiple team members to access different areas of the cart simultaneously. Some crash carts are not properly designed to allow multiple access points slowing down the team during time-sensitive codes.

Another issue that comes up often is organization. Metro drawers offer customizable organizers, ensuring that supplies are easy to access.