Instrument trolley or medicine trolley are mainly used in hospitals / medical centres to carry medicines and surgical instruments. These trolleys are generally square metal trolley with rollers on each leg to assist in the quick movement of the trolley around the place.
An anesthesia cart is a type of medical trolley reserved for transporting and administering anesthesia. These carts include drawers that lock so the medication remains secure until needed. When a patient requires anesthesia for surgery, the anesthesiologist will unlock the drawers and remove the required amount of medication. Some anesthesia carts are available with an electronic keypad that prevents access to narcotics without the code.
An emergency drug trolley is a compact trolley with wheels attached to its base. These trolleys are kept at the drug dispensing centre, easily accessible so that they can be pulled to the operation theatre or any other room in case of an emergency. The trolley is designed to carry all equipment, supplies, instruments and drugs required urgently during any operation. It is used for multiple purposes in ICUs and OTs. Alternatively, it is also known as a crash cart trolley.