The everyday life of clinics, doctors' surgeries and operating theatres is not only performance-intensive but also hygienic. Anyone who uses touch displays for medical applications - be it for patient monitoring, control in the operating room or other medical activities - must therefore take the following properties into account.
- Full-surface, anti-reflective front - no dirt edges
- no or very narrow edges that are easy to disinfect (reduces risk of cross-contamination or smearing)
- Touchscreen that can be operated with latex gloves / surgical gloves
- IP54 protection class when used in operating theatres. This means that they are protected against light dust deposits indoors as well as against splashing water.
- Uncomplicated touchscreen mounting (stand or support arm)
Safety is a priority
There are now numerous manufacturers of medical touch displays or embedded systems for use in the medical environment. So it's worth comparing. Above all, it is important to take a look at the safety of patients, doctors and nurses. Medical technology products must be both safe and efficient to use.
It must be ensured that such touchscreen systems can withstand daily stresses such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, water, vapors, acids or body fluids. In addition, the ingress of foreign bodies, dust and contamination with viruses must be excluded as far as possible. For this reason, the IEC/UL 60601-1 standard applies to touch systems and HMIs in medical applications. When choosing a manufacturer, pay attention to the corresponding performance specifications.