Emergency Trolley Checklist (General Practice)
The Emergency Trolley Checklist is a critical control tool designed to ensure that all life-saving equipment and medications are available, functional, and ready for immediate use in emergency situations. It standardizes routine inspections of crash carts in clinics, outpatient centers, and primary care facilities, minimizing the risk of delays or failures during urgent care.
The checklist covers the full operational readiness of the trolley: physical condition, accessibility, and sealing control, as well as a detailed verification of airway management tools, oxygen supply, defibrillation equipment, intravenous access materials, and essential emergency medications.
Within TARGPatrol, this checklist is executed via a mobile application with mandatory photo evidence, structured validation fields, and real-time reporting. This ensures that the emergency trolley is not just “available,” but fully operational at any moment, supporting patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Emergency trolley present in designated location
Trolley is easily accessible (no obstructions)
Wheels functioning and brakes operational
Trolley is clean and disinfected
Drawers labeled and organized
Tamper seal intact
Seal number recorded
Photo of trolley (overall condition)
Oxygen cylinder present
Oxygen cylinder pressure level (bar)
Oxygen mask and tubing available
Bag-valve-mask (adult) available
Bag-valve-mask (pediatric, if applicable) available
Suction device available and functional
Suction catheters available
Defibrillator present
Defibrillator operational check passed
Defibrillator battery level (%)
ECG electrodes/pads available
Airway equipment complete (OPA/NPA set)
Laryngoscope available
Laryngoscope light functional
Endotracheal tubes set available
Stylet and syringe available
IV cannulas (various sizes) available
IV fluids (NaCl, Ringer’s, etc.) available
IV giving sets available
Syringes and needles available
Tourniquet available
Alcohol wipes available
Adrenaline (epinephrine) available
Adrenaline expiry date valid
Atropine available
Amiodarone available
Salbutamol (nebules/inhaler) available
Glucose (IV or oral) available
Hydrocortisone available
Antihistamines available
Nitroglycerin available
Aspirin available
All medications within expiry date
Expiry date check (nearest expiry noted)
No damaged or opened packaging
PPE available (gloves, masks, eye protection)
Sharps container available
Clinical waste bags available
Equipment checklist fully completed
Any missing equipment
Any expired medications
Any equipment malfunction
Photo of identified issues
Corrective actions required
Responsible person assigned
Deadline for resolution
Overall readiness status (ready / not ready)









