Ancillary and resuscitation equipment Check that the patient’s trolley, bed or operating table can be tilted head- down rapidly. A resuscitation trolley and defibrillator must be available in all locations where anaesthesia is given and checked regularly in accordance with local policies. Equipment and drugs for rarely encountered emergencies, such as malignant hyperthermia and local anaesthetic toxicity must be available and checked regularly in accordance with local policies. The location of these must be clearly signed [17, 18]. Single-use devices Any part of the breathing system, ancillary equipment or other apparatus that is designated ‘single-use’ must be used for one patient only, and not reused. Packaging should not be removed until the.
