Medical carts are mobile, wheeled workstations and storage units designed for use in healthcare environments. Their primary purpose is to bring necessary equipment, supplies, and technology directly to the point of care, improving workflow efficiency for clinical staff.

These carts vary widely in complexity. Basic models are simple utility trolleys with drawers and shelves for storing and transporting medical supplies, linens, or patient meals. More sophisticated versions, often called computer carts or workstations on wheels (WoWs), are designed to hold computing hardware such as laptops, tablets, and monitors, allowing for electronic charting and access to patient data at the bedside.

Specialized medical carts include medication carts, which feature secure, locking drawers for storing and dispensing pharmaceuticals, often with integrated systems for barcode scanning to ensure patient safety. Similarly, anesthesia carts are stocked with the specific drugs and tools needed in operating rooms.

Ergonomics and durability are key design features, with considerations for easy maneuvering, stability, and the ability to clean surfaces according to infection control protocols. By centralizing necessary tools in a mobile format, medical carts help reduce unnecessary trips, save staff time, and support safer, more organized patient care.