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A centralized Nursing station, with enough desk space, phones and computers. A IVF/blanket warmer, Spacelabs to a central monitor in EVERY room. 5 closed rooms with negetive pressure, for pelvics, and infectious patients, a pyxis that doesn't crap out, and a refridgerated pyxis so we didn't have to run down to pharmacy as much. Staff 2:1, with two transporters (contracted with the ED), a fluid warmer, rapid tranfuser, By pap accesible, and an extra vent accessible, gawdddddd where do I stop? This could take forever, but you get the idea.
Rick
We just built a new ED and it is pretty good. We have our own CT scanner which is so convenient. Also 2 large trauma rooms with overhead Xray machines. 6 rooms with sliding glass doors and TVs which are great when you have to hold patients for any reason. A large nurses station and computers in every room. Just some ideas!!
Nittlebug
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We are in the process of designing an ER and would like any suggestions you might have.
Is there anything your ER has that you just love? Such as a blanket/IVF warmer in your medroom? or a nice big sink at your triage station supplied with gauze dressings or a freezer with ice packs??
Please take a second to Brain Storm and tell us what you would have in your dream ER.