Resuscitation Policy - Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

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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
The cylinders should be at least half full, with a suitable length of oxygen tubingattached. Please cut this on the bubble, so that it can be attached to masks orbag/valve/mask assembly quickly.Portable SuctionEnsure that this is clean and dust free with all connections attached. Patient tubingof a suitable length must be attached. Check that suction is adequate by ‘kinking’tubing and watching dial rise. Any problems please inform MEMS on Extension:4140.Wall Oxygen and SuctionWhere this is in use, this must be checked as above. Please ensure that lengths oftubing are adequate to reach from the appliance to the patient.Pocket MasksThese must be situated in every patient area. They should not be placed on theArrest Trolley, as they are intended for use whilst this is being obtained. After use,the masks can be washed. The valves should be replaced from the ITU cupboard.Please ensure that masks are secured to walls. Brackets for this purpose areavailable for departments to purchase. Please contact Resuscitation Training fordetails.Please record all checks on the appropriate form. Equipment checking formsmust be kept on the ward for a minimum of 4 months and be available for theSister and/or Resuscitation Officer to audit.The Resuscitation Department Team is available for help and advice onExtension: 1173 or 4186.Document name: Resuscitation Ref.: 774Issue date: 7 February 2013Status: ApprovedAuthor: Jerry Nolan Page 17 of 25
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