Hospital trolleys are an essential piece of equipment that plays a critical role in the daily functioning of healthcare facilities. These trolleys are designed to transport a variety of items, including medical equipment, supplies, and patients. They are an essential tool for healthcare professionals, allowing them to move items quickly and efficiently between different departments and wards within a hospital. There are various types of hospital trolleys available, each designed to serve a specific purpose. Some of the most commonly used hospital trolleys include:
Bedside Trolleys: Bedside trolleys are designed to be used in patient rooms, where they provide a convenient and accessible storage solution for medical supplies, patient records, and other essentials. These trolleys are typically compact and easy to move around, allowing healthcare professionals to access the supplies they need while caring for patients quickly.
Overbed tables: Overbed tables are also another item used in every patient’s room. As the name suggests, this table can be wheeled over the bed to allow a patient to access food and drinks while staying in bed conveniently.
Treatment Trolleys: Treatment trolleys are used in clinical areas such as operating rooms, emergency departments, and intensive care units. These trolleys are designed to hold a range of medical equipment. They come in a variety of sizes and number of drawers or shelves to accomadate the needs of different wards.
Instrument Trolleys: Instrument trolleys are designed to hold surgical instruments and are commonly used in operating rooms. These trolleys are typically made of stainless steel, which is easy to clean and disinfect. They often have drawers, allowing healthcare professionals to organize their instruments in a way that makes them easily accessible during surgical procedures.
Linen Trolleys: Linen trolleys are used to transport clean and dirty linen within a hospital. These trolleys typically have removable and washable linen bags that can be easily replaced when needed. They are often used in housekeeping departments and are essential in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for patients.
Medication trolleys: Medication trolleys are used to store and transport medication within a hospital. These trolleys are designed to keep medication secure and organised, with drawers and compartments that are labeled for specific medications. These trolleys are fitted with locking drawers for the security of the items stored in them, They are commonly used in pharmacies and on nursing units where medication administration is carried out.
Emergency trolleys: Emergency trolleys are designed to be used in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress. These trolleys typically hold a range of emergency equipment, including defibrillators, oxygen cylinders, and emergency drugs. They are brightly colored and easily identifiable, ensuring that healthcare professionals can quickly access the equipment they need during an emergency.
Anaesthesia Trolleys: Anaesthesia trolleys are designed to hold equipment and supplies needed for administering anaesthesia to patients. These trolleys are typically located in operating rooms and are used to store anaesthesia machines, monitors, and other related equipment. They are often designed with drawers to allow for easy organisation and quick access to equipment.
At MHS we have a full range of trolleys and other hospital equipment that form essential pieces of equipment and play a critical role in the functioning of healthcare facilities. The various types of trolleys available each serve a specific purpose and are designed to meet the unique needs of different healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals rely on hospital trolleys to provide efficient and organised storage solutions, allowing them to provide the highest level of care to their patients. It is important for hospitals to invest in high-quality trolleys that are durable, easy to clean, and designed to meet the needs of their specific healthcare setting. Our hospital trolley range comes with a 5 year warranty so you can rest assured that the highest quality products and workmanship has gone into each of our trolleys. We also manufacture custom items to suit a customer’s specific requirements.