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Table 1 Equipment List

From: The Alternative Pre-hospital Pathway team: reducing conveyances to the emergency department through patient centered Community Emergency Medicine

Equipment

• Laptop & WiFi Dongle with remote access to Hospital Information System (Labs, Radiology, Discharge & OPD Letters)

• iSTAT - Point of Care Blood Testing – Biochemistry, Troponin, Blood Gas Analysis

• Point of Care Ultrasound

• Lifepak 15 Manual Defibrillator / Monitor - 12 Lead ECG, etCo2, Pacing.

• Suction Unit

• Auriscope

• Ophthalmoscope

• SpO2 Monitor

• Glucometer

• Thermometer

CUH Pre-Hospital Drugs Bag

• Sedation & Emergency Anaesthesia

• Antiemetics

• Critical Care / Resuscitation Drugs

• Anti-Histamines

• Antibiotics

• Analgesics - IV, PO, PR, IM

• Antiplatelets Agents

• Nitrates

• Steroids

• Anticonvulsants

• Anti-hypoglycaemics

• Bronchodilators

• Tranexamic Acid

• Entonox / Methoxyflurane

• Oxygen

• IV Fluids

APP Wound Management Bag

• Dressing Packs

• Disposable Suture Sets

• Sutures - Range of Sizes

• Chlorhexidine,

• Wound Stapler

• Skin Glue

• Range of Dressings & Sutures

• Burn Gel & Dressings

Soft Tissue Injuries

• Wrist Splints

• Shoulder Immobilisers

ENT

• Rapid Rhinos

Ophthalmology

• Morgan Lens

Maternity Pack

CUH Advanced Life Support Bag

APP Oral Medications Box

APP Urinary Catheter Bag

• Advanced Airway Management - endotracheal tubes, bougies, iGel, front of neck access, etCO2 monitoring

• Oxygen administration - non-rebreather masks, nasal prongs, nebulisers, C-Circuit, BVM

• Thoracostomy & Chest Drain Equipment

• IV Cannulation & IO Access Equipment

• Haemorrhage Control - tactical dressings, combat tourniquets, Pelvic Binder,

• Wound Stapler & Suturing Equipment

• Oral Analgesia - Paracetamol, Codeine, NSAIDs

• Methoxyflurane

• Anti-platelet Agents

• GTN

• Eye drops - Fluorescein, Tetracaine, Fusidic Acid

• Bronchodilation - Inhalers & Nebules

Oral Antibiotics

• Antihistamines

• Steroids

• Antiemetics

• Antispasmodics

• Urinary Catheters - range of sizes

• Sterile Catheter Packs & Gloves

• Instillagel

• Chlorhexidine

• Sterile Water

• Bladder-Tip Syringe

• Urine Dipsticks

• Leg Bag & Night Bag

• Urology Referral Forms

• Patient Advice Leaflets

Personal Protective Equipment

High Viz, Helmet

COVID-19 Precautions - FFP2 & 3 Masks, Disposable Gowns,

Paperwork

• Patient Care Report (PCR)

• Discharge Letters

• HSE Headed Paper

• Prescription Pad

• Ambulance PCR

Advice Leaflets - Head Injury, COVID-19,