Transcription of CHAPTER 22 EMERGENCY MEDICATION KIT
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CHAPTER 22 EMERGENCY MEDICATION KIT
CHAPTER 22. EMERGENCY MEDICATION KIT. HOSPITAL. EMERGENCY DRUGS. 1. EMERGENCY Drugs Used in the Hospital Crash carts Resuscitation or MEDICATION trays Various EMERGENCY kits or boxes Eclampsia kit Malignant hyperthermia cart 2. Standardize Format carts, trays or kits Specific drugs used Crash cart drugs directed by ACLS guidelines (last updated 2000). May differ for adults and pediatrics Location of drugs and supplies in the cart Staff can quickly find what is needed Education of staff on a continual basis 3. EMERGENCY medications must be secure (TX ). Assure medications are available when needed Prevent tampering Options Plastic break away lock or plastic wrap No lock with regular inventory to assure contents are present kept in a locked room under constant surveillance 4. Plastic locks Advantages of plastic locks Expiration date placed on lock When sealed lets staff know contents are complete and within their expiration date Staff checks seal each shift and document Once seal is broken signifies contents removed or expired Seal intact and within expiration date do NOT need to check contents Plastic locks MUST be controlled by the pharmacy 5.
A. Verify that the medication section is sealed with a white zip-tie seal. If not, the pharmacy supervisor will be notified immediately. B. Check the cart and medication trays for contamination of blood or body fluids. C. Check the Crash Cart form accompanying the cart to assure that the cart has been restocked with all supplies
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