Resuscitation Cart (Crash Cart)

What is a resuscitation (crash) cart?

The resuscitation cart contains all of the equipment and medications needed for advanced life support and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

When is this cart needed?

This emergency equipment is used only if the patient's heart or lungs stop working. The cart is brought to the patient's bedside when the patient's heart or lungs are failing or have failed.

Resuscitation Cart (Crash Cart)