All large medical institutions, clinics and centers have an intensive care unit (ICU), smaller institutions are equipped with intensive care units. Here, manipulations are carried out with patients who are in serious condition and require constant monitoring and supervision. Proper and modern equipment of the intensive care anesthesiology department directly affects the chances of a sick person to recover.
ICU structure
According to the standards adopted by the Ministry of Health, intensive care units should be located next to operating departments. This is necessary so that in case of an emergency situation, an exacerbation of the disease or a sharp deterioration of the patient's condition, it is possible to provide emergency medical care to him as soon as possible.
The specifics of the work of the intensive care unit and intensive care unit differ little from the operating unit mode. In general, the structure implies the organization of the following divisions:
- intensive care room;
- intensive care wards;
- biochemical laboratory for rapid tests;
- a mandatory set of office premises, which includes dressing, nursing, resident, hardware and other rooms.
The greatest attention is paid to the therapy hall and the manipulation room, as well as the intensive care unit, where serious patients are placed. It is here that procedures are carried out aimed at restoring and normalizing vital signs and functions of organs and systems of a sick person.
General requirements
Resuscitation and anesthesiological departments, intensive care units should be equipped with hot and cold water supply and sewerage systems, heating, ventilation and air purification systems, installations for maintaining a microclimate.
Only finishing materials certified for medical institutions are used. Surfaces should be smooth, accessible for cleaning, resistant to the use of disinfectants and detergents.
Necessary equipment
In order for the patient to receive professional, high-quality and timely assistance in an emergency situation, the correct organization of the department's work is necessary. The procedure for equipping anesthesiology and resuscitation for the adult population is regulated by state standards prescribed in Order No. 919n of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 15.11.2012.
To equip the intensive care unit in accordance with the regulations, you will need:
- Buy an oxygen concentrator and a device for artificial lung ventilation.
- Install a device for ultrasound examination necessary for puncture, catheter insertion, regional anesthesia and other manipulations.
- Order a bedside monitor to track the current state of the patient, determine the vital parameters of the body.
- ECG devices for monitoring the state of the heart, an electric pacemaker and a defibrillator to normalize the heart rate in case of malfunction.
- Syringe and infusion pumps for intravenous therapy.
- Equipment for catering through the probe.
- Mobile device for X-ray examination.
- Central station for monitoring the condition of several patients simultaneously in real time.
The necessary equipment for resuscitation and anesthesiology, as well as the competent organization of the work of the intensive care unit allows you to respond urgently to emergency situations, provide patients with the necessary assistance in a timely manner.
The equipment of the children's intensive care unit is prescribed in the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation No. 909n dated 12.11.12 (with a number of changes and clarifications on 9.07.13). In accordance with the accepted standards, the department should have the following equipment:
- A device for administering anesthesia with a breathing machine and a monitor for monitoring oxygen concentration.
- Pediatric ventilator with monitoring of respiratory volume.
- Vacuum electric pump.
- Monitor for monitoring the patient's condition.
- Laryngoscope and pediatric laryngeal masks.
- Defibrillator.
- A set for anesthesia.
- Catheterization devices.
- Central medical gas supply system or oxygen concentrator.
You will also need a set of consumables, disposable probes, catheters, masks and hoses for supplying respiratory mixture, a trolley for transporting patients.
Furniture
The equipment of the intensive care and intensive care unit includes the installation of a certain type of furniture. According to the standards, it should be made of durable, hypoallergenic materials that do not react with medical and chemical substances, do not emit substances harmful to humans.
The main item of equipment is a functional bed with a thoughtful ergonomic design. It should provide support and high-quality patient safety, be able to change the position and angle of inclination.
The workplaces of doctors and nurses are equipped with furniture that meets the requirements of the SanPiN. The coating of tables, armchairs, chairs, cabinets and other structures must meet current hygiene standards, have a smooth surface, do not absorb odors and dirt, have a moisture-repellent layer. The equipment must provide the possibility of regular wet cleaning and disinfection.
Where to buy everything you need
To order equipment for the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, please contact Modus CJSC. The company offers a wide range of medical equipment at an affordable price. All equipment is provided with certificates and a guarantee, will be delivered to any region of the country as soon as possible. To get advice, help in choosing or placing an order, call the phone number listed on the website or fill out the feedback form.