Tayside transfer trolley - "Triple-T-One"

• Ensure the Stryker bed is fitted with the correct end-of-bed attachment to clamp trolley
• Fit monitor to transfer trolley prior to Oxylog 3000
• Utilise 3 meter Oxylog ventilator circuit
• Utilise extended end-tidal C02 sample line
• Do not package monitoring leads and ventilator circuit within vacuum mattress

Attaching the trolley

Note: the spacer bar ensures correct placement.

Attaching the monitor

Note: the “rabbit ears” will hold the monitor firmly in place. Use release button to remove

Attaching the Oxylog 3000

Insert Oxlog 3000 at 45 degree angle to ensure snug fit and rotate upwards to secure at rear

Attaching the Laerdal suction unit

Insert at 45 degree angle ensuring base restraints are lined up and then fasten clip to secure

Braun syringe pumps

The syringe pump stack remains fixed to the transfer trolley at all times and can accommodate up to 4 separate pumps. The pumps will charge when the trolley is on mains supply.

Charging the transfer trolley

The transfer trolley is fitted with a retractable mains supply plug and should be plugged to wall source power when not in use.

Oxygen supply

The trolley has 2 E size cylinders (680 Litres in each) with Schraeder valve and in addition the Stryker Trolley has a F size cylinder underneath (1360 Litres).

Only one porter is required to move bed and connected transfer trolley. There is adequate space to fit in all lifts

Enter CT suite “feet first”

Line Stryker bed up with CT gantry as normal

Transfer patient across to CT gantry

Unclasp the transfer trolley from end of bed

Move bed away from CT gantry to rear of suite

Relocate transfer trolley to right side of CT aperture (when facing CT from viewing room) ensuring monitor remains visible

Minimise snag risks prior to scanning and ensure ventilator circuit and monitoring cables are not packaged within vacuum mattress.

The transfer trolley should be stored on charge in the equipment room in resus. It should be wiped down after each patient use with Clinell universal disinfectant wipes.

Any incident occurring as a result of the usage of the transfer trolley should be recorded on Datix and sent to michael.donald@nhs.scot to verify.