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Use of specialized trauma carts in the emergency department: A scoping review

Use of specialized trauma carts in the emergency department: A scoping review The creation and implementation of specialized emergency department (ED) equipment carts (e.g., resuscitation, difficult airway, pediatrics) have previously been shown to improve patient care.1 Given the successes of these systems in overcoming logistic barriers, improving care efficiency, and patient clinical outcomes, a cart containing specialized trauma equipment may help overcome some of the challenges associated with working with this group of complex, demanding, and often critical patients. The objective of this study was to complete a scoping literature review to identify and characterize the current evidence on the use of specialized trauma equipment carts in the ED setting. Specific focus was on the reporting of patient outcomes, provider efficiency outcomes, equipment included, how carts were utilized, potential cost benefits, and other outcome data. Any special considerations for treating trauma in the context of the COVID‐19 environment and restrictions were also included.The scoping review was completed using PRISMA‐ScR methodology (protocol not registered).2 An electronic literature search of PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, and UpToDate was conducted using the search terms ((trauma) AND (emergency)) AND ((“Cart” or “Trolley” or “Equipment” or “specialized” or “kit” or “bag”)). Citations of relevant articles from 1995–current, with no language restrictions, were downloaded for review using Zotero web‐based http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Academic Emergency Medicine Wiley

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Wiley
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© 2023 Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
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1069-6563
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1553-2712
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10.1111/acem.14750
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Abstract

The creation and implementation of specialized emergency department (ED) equipment carts (e.g., resuscitation, difficult airway, pediatrics) have previously been shown to improve patient care.1 Given the successes of these systems in overcoming logistic barriers, improving care efficiency, and patient clinical outcomes, a cart containing specialized trauma equipment may help overcome some of the challenges associated with working with this group of complex, demanding, and often critical patients. The objective of this study was to complete a scoping literature review to identify and characterize the current evidence on the use of specialized trauma equipment carts in the ED setting. Specific focus was on the reporting of patient outcomes, provider efficiency outcomes, equipment included, how carts were utilized, potential cost benefits, and other outcome data. Any special considerations for treating trauma in the context of the COVID‐19 environment and restrictions were also included.The scoping review was completed using PRISMA‐ScR methodology (protocol not registered).2 An electronic literature search of PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, and UpToDate was conducted using the search terms ((trauma) AND (emergency)) AND ((“Cart” or “Trolley” or “Equipment” or “specialized” or “kit” or “bag”)). Citations of relevant articles from 1995–current, with no language restrictions, were downloaded for review using Zotero web‐based

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Academic Emergency Medicine – Wiley

Published: Apr 29, 2023

Keywords: cart; equipment; trauma

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