Emergency reference
Emergency preparedness: Cardiac arrest (CPR / ACLS)
The drugs and equipment a factory OHC should keep ready to respond to cardiac arrest (cpr / acls).
Category: Cardiac · Severity: critical
Every factory Occupational Health Centre should be equipped to respond to cardiac arrest (cpr / acls). Below is a suggested stocking checklist of the drugs and equipment to keep ready in the OHC or crash cart.
Suggested emergency stock
| Drug / equipment | Suggested minimum |
|---|---|
| Adrenaline / Epinephrine (1:1000) | 5 |
| Atropine sulphate inj. | 5 |
| Amiodarone inj. | 2 |
| Lignocaine 2% inj. | 2 |
| AED (Automated External Defibrillator) | 1 |
| Ambu bag (BVM) | 1 |
| Oxygen cylinder + mask | 1 |
| IV cannula + giving set | 5 |
Under Section 45 of the Factories Act 1948, first-aid provision must be maintained at all working times; a factory OHC additionally keeps emergency drugs and equipment ready for on-site medical emergencies.
This page is an emergency-preparedness stocking reference for factory Occupational Health Centres. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment or dosing protocol. Clinical management must follow current medical guidelines and a qualified physician’s judgement. Suggested minimum quantities are a planning aid — adjust to your workforce size, hazards and distance from a hospital.
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