Hospital/Clinic Trolleys

Hospital Trolleys:

1. Medication Trolley: to store and transport medications. medical supplies. and equipment throughout the hospital. typically organized by medication type or patient.
2. Linen Trolley: to collect. transport. and distribute clean linen such as bed sheets. blankets. towels. and patient gowns. as well as to remove soiled linen for laundering.
3. Dressing Trolley: Equipped with compartments and trays for holding sterile dressings. wound care supplies. and medical instruments needed for wound dressing changes and minor surgical procedures.
4. Anesthesia Trolley: Contains anesthesia supplies. medications. airway management equipment. and monitoring devices needed during surgical procedures and in the recovery room.
5. Emergency Trolley (Crash Cart): Stocked with emergency medical supplies. medications. defibrillator. airway management equipment. and other life-saving devices for use during medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or trauma.
6. Instrument Trolley: to transport sterile surgical instruments and equipment to and from operating rooms. procedure rooms. and sterile processing departments.
7. Transport Trolley: Designed to safely transport patients within the hospital. often equipped with features such as adjustable backrests. side rails. and IV poles.
8. Food Trolley: to deliver meals to patients’ rooms. typically equipped with compartments or trays for holding meal trays. utensils. condiments. and beverages.

Catering Industry Trolleys:

1. Food Service Trolley: to transport prepared food. dishes. utensils. and beverages between the kitchen and dining areas in restaurants. hotels. and catering facilities.
2. Beverage Trolley: Designed specifically for transporting and serving beverages such as coffee. tea. and cocktails. often equipped with shelves. compartments. and racks for holding drinkware and supplies.
3. Room Service Trolley: in hotels and room service operations to deliver meals. snacks. and beverages directly to guests’ rooms. typically equipped with compartments for food trays. dishes. and utensils.
4. Banquet Trolley: Large. heavy-duty trolleys to transport large quantities of food. beverages. and tableware for catering events. banquets. and buffets.
5. Dessert Trolley: A specialized trolley for presenting and serving desserts. pastries. and sweet treats in restaurants and fine dining establishments.
6. Wine Service Trolley: Equipped with racks. shelves. and compartments for storing and serving wine bottles. glasses. decanters. and wine accessories. commonly in upscale restaurants and wine bars.
7. Clearing Trolley: to collect dirty dishes. glassware. and tableware from dining areas and transport them back to the kitchen for cleaning and sanitation.
8. Display Trolley: Designed for showcasing culinary creations. baked goods. or specialty items in bakery shops. pastry shops. and specialty food stores.

These are just some examples of the various types of trolleys in hospitals and the catering industry. each serving specific purposes to facilitate efficient operations and service delivery.