Gather together the medical equipment you need to test and treat COVID-19 patients
The following table is a list of medical items you will need in the following hospital areas:
- Secondary screening area
- Presumptive COVID-19 area
- COVID-19 ward
- Critical care area
Durable Equipment | Secondary Screening Area | Presumptive COVID-19 Area | COVID-19 Ward | Critical Care Area |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scales, adult and paediatric | X | X | X | |
Thermometer infrared | X | X | X | X |
Pulse oximeter | X | X | X | X |
VS machines/BP cuff | X | X | X | X |
Cardiac monitors | X | |||
Stethoscope | X | X | X | X |
Ultrasound | X | X | ||
Infusion pumps | X | |||
Beds with washable mattress | X | X | X | |
Bedsheets | X | X | X | |
Pillows (washable) | X | X | X | |
Plastic chairs | X | X | X | X |
Waste bin | X | X | X | X |
Nurse station/provider station table | X | X | X | X |
Pharmacy table | X | X | X | |
Pharmacy cabinet | X | X | X | |
Shelves | X | X | X | |
Medication trolley | X | X | X | |
Fridge | X | X | X | |
White board with markers for patient tracking | X | X | X | |
Laryngoscope, various sizes | X | |||
Hemocue | X | X | X | |
Glucometer | X | X | X | X |
Light for clinical exams | X | X | X | X |
Clock with second hand | X | X | X | X |
Suction machine | X | |||
Oxygen source – 02 tanks vs 02 concentrator | X | X | X | |
Ventilator | X |
CONSUMABLES | Secondary Screening Area | Presumptive COVID-19 Area | COVID-19 Ward | Critical Care Area |
---|---|---|---|---|
Non-sterile glove – small | X | X | X | X |
Non-sterile glove – medium | X | X | X | X |
Non-sterile glove – large | X | X | X | X |
Bar soap + water source | X | X | X | X |
Hand sanitizer | X | X | X | X |
Chlorine | ||||
Bleach | X | X | X | X |
Bio hazard bag | X | X | X | X |
Sterile gloves, assorted sizes | X | |||
IV cannula 18 – 24 gauge | X | X | X | |
IV tubing, 15-20 drops/cc | X | X | X | |
IV tubing, 60 drops/cc | X | X | X | |
Nasal cannula, paediatric and adult | X | X | X | |
O2 mask, paediatric and adult | X | X | X | |
O2 mask, non- rebreather, paediatric and adult | X | X | X | |
Adhesive tape | X | X | X | X |
Bag, urinal drainage, with non-return valve and tap, sterile, 85cm tube, 2000mL | X | X | X | |
Nasogastric tubes for adults and children | X | X | X | |
Foley catheter 12Fr and 16Fr | X | X | X | |
Needle, 18G, 21G and 25G | X | X | X | |
Spacer for inhalers | X | X | X | |
Syringes, 5ml, 10ml and 20 ml | X | X | X | |
Cotton wool, 500g roll | X | X | X | |
Wristband, patient identification | X | X | X | |
Body bag | X | X | X | |
Sharps container, 3 gallon | X | X | X | |
Tablet bag, resealable, with pictogram, 80mm x 100mm | X | X | X | |
Underpad, tissue, 3 ply, 17in x 24in (chux) | X | X | X | |
Bag, specimen transport, 6in x 9in | X | X | X | |
Tube, blood collection, heparin, green top Vacutainer tubes case | X | X | X | |
Tube, blood collection, K3 EDTA (K3E), 15% solution, lavender top, 6mL | X | X | X | |
Tube, blood collection, serum, silicone coated, red top, 6mL | X | X | X | |
HIV rapid tests | X | X | X | |
Hemocue microcuvettes | X | X | X | |
Glucometer strips | X | X | X | |
Lancets | X | X | X | |
CONSUMABLES FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION (only if site capable of mechanical ventilation) | ||||
Viral filter for ventilator circuit | X | |||
Ventilator circuit | X | |||
Ambu bag, adult, paediatric and neonatal | X | |||
Endotracheal tube – 4.0 – 8.0 | X |