Resuscitation Policy - Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

Appendix 4: Procedure for Checking ResuscitationTrolley EquipmentAll equipment must be checked by a member of staff who has received theappropriate training from the Resuscitation Department or a competent member ofstaff. It is for the Sister/Manager in charge of the ward/department to decide whothis will be. If you are unsure of any of the equipment or procedures or experienceany problems, please contact a member of the Resuscitation Department onExtension: 1173.1. Defibrillatora) This must be checked daily by a member of staff who is competent to do so.The checking procedure includes ensuring DEFIBRILLATOR PADS AREPRESENT and the defibrillator is clean and dust free.b) A weekly operational check must also be performed.Tests must be recorded on a Defibrillator Checking sheet. This should be kepton the ward for a minimum of 4 months and be available for the Sister and/orResuscitation Officer to audit. If the test is unsuccessful or you experiencetechnical difficulties, please inform Medical Equipment Management Service(MEMS) IMMEDIATELY on Extension: 4140.2. Trolley ContentsThe contents of the trolley must be checked weekly, or immediately after use. Thiscan be performed by any member of staff who has been shown how to do so.• CHECK EXPIRY DATES ON ALL EQUIPMENT.• CHECK ALL EQUIPMENT IS COMPLETE; CHECK MASK ON BAG-VALVE-MASK IS COMPLETE.The contents should match the equipment list. Please DO NOT over stock. Thetrolley is meant for emergency use only and other equipment can be gathered whenneeded.All non-stock items can be obtained from the equipment store in the ITU corridor. Inparticular, please keep only 2 sets of defibrillator pads, as these expire quite quickly.The checking procedure includes ensuring the trolley and contents are clean anddust free.3. Other EquipmentThis must also be checked weekly. Equipment to be checked includes:Portable OxygenDocument name: Resuscitation Ref.: 774Issue date: 7 February 2013Status: ApprovedAuthor: Jerry Nolan Page 16 of 25