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The office emergency cart
Journal of Oral Surgery (American Dental Association : 1965)
|June 1, 1979
Summary
Two mobile emergency resuscitative carts were developed to improve medical emergency preparedness. One cart, costing up to $10,000, is for institutional use, while a $2,800 version is suitable for office settings.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Medical Device Development
Background:
- Mobile emergency carts are crucial for immediate response during medical emergencies.
- Existing emergency equipment storage can be disorganized and difficult to access.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons require accessible resources to manage in-office medical emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and cost-effectiveness of two mobile emergency resuscitative carts.
- To provide a compact and organized solution for emergency drug and equipment storage.
- To facilitate the utilization of surgical expertise in managing medical emergencies.
Main Methods:
- Development of two distinct mobile emergency resuscitative cart prototypes.
- Comparison of equipment and drug capacity between the two cart designs.
- Cost analysis of each cart based on materials and components.
Main Results:
- A high-cost ($8,000-$10,000) cart suitable for a major dental school was described.
- A significantly lower-cost ($2,800) cart with comparable functionality was developed for office settings.
- Both carts offer organized storage and maintenance of emergency resuscitative supplies.
Conclusions:
- The development of cost-effective mobile emergency carts enhances medical emergency preparedness in various clinical settings.
- Accessible and organized emergency equipment is vital for timely and effective resuscitation.
- These carts support the extended application of specialized medical expertise during critical events.