Isolation trolleys, what is their function and how to customize them

Among the many types of hospital trolleys, isolation carts are one of the most distinguishable carts in a healthcare facility. In the event of contamination, they are essential for infection prevention and control. In this article we understand their purpose and discover how they can be customized.

The function of the isolation carts

Isolation trolleys are designed to keep the hospital environment safe when healthcare workers encounter and treat infectious diseases.

They generally contain personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials for the safety of staff: they keep gloves, shoe covers , gowns, visors and masks separate and easily accessible during the care of infected patients. A well-organized cart helps minimize the risk of contagion: it ensures that all the devices are available and ready for use, with the aim to avoid cross-contamination.

Where are the isolation trolleys located?

Unlike other types of hospital carts such as procedure carts or medication carts, isolation carts are not assigned to a specific department. They are strategically placed in places where high standards of safety and hygiene must be maintained, for example outside the rooms of patients with infectious diseases.

The main features of the isolation trolleys

We identify four main features:

they are yellow in colour, to be instantly recognisable and ensure immediate visibility with respect to other trolleys in the departments, but also to signal biological danger (biohazard);
they have a closed structure with centralized lock to protect the contents and prevent accidental contamination;
all drawers are clearly labeled with symbols and tags that help medical staff locate the necessary materials at a glance;
They are made of sanitizable materials, such as painted steel and ABS, designed to withstand frequent cleaning with disinfectant agents.

Pre-configured or customizable isolation carts

Like any trolley manufactured by CFS Italia, isolation trolleys can be pre-configured or completely customizable, depending on the needs of the healthcare facility. Customizations include:

size and configuration of drawers to fit available spaces;
accessories such as:
- removable top cover
- pedal-operated disinfectant column
- sterilization tray
- antibacterial film
- support for special waste
- gloves holder
- IV pole

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Isolation trolleys: infection safety and prevention

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