5 medical cart purchasing considerations for ASCs

When shopping for medical carts, ASCs and surgical departments should evaluate locking mechanisms, mobility and functional setup, according to John Paul, territory sales manager at Armstrong Medical.

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Five key considerations:

1. Whether the supplies and/or medications need to be securely locked
2. Whether a physical key can override locking bails if an electronic lock fails
3. The weight of supplies to be stored and the distribution of that weight
4. The facility’s threshold barriers, such as elevator to carpet or hardwood to tile
5. The accountability and security provided

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