Technology is indispensable for delivering patient care these days. From managing patient records and overseeing medication orders to conducting diagnostic tests and facilitating telemedicine, healthcare professionals rely heavily on computers and other digital devices to carry out their responsibilities effectively. However, not just any computer can meet the demands of a hospital environment. It is […]
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What are the strengths and limitations of computers in Medicine?
The National Library of Medicine, has a publication titled, “APPLICATION OF COMPUTER TECHNIQUES IN MEDICINE”. The article mentions the several applications and limitations of computers. Medical computers have become vital tools in the field of medicine, greatly impacting patient care, research, and healthcare administration. However, like any technology, they come with strengths and limitations. Strengths: […]
Do Medical Computers Need Touchscreens?
When people refer to their “phone” these days, it’s more than likely they mean their “smartphone.” Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our society, and are becoming increasingly necessary for everyday life. But what caused these smartphones to take over their older cousins? One of the defining features that played a large role is the humble […]
RFID Ready Medical Computers
What Is RFID? RFID stands for Radio-Frequency Identification. The technology standard is made up of RFID tags and readers. These tags have small radio receivers and transmitters inside them. When in contact with a reader, the tag will respond and transmit information it is carrying to the reader. These tags can be used for a […]
Hygienic Medical Computers
Cleanliness remains a top priority for hospitals everywhere. Since the introduction of handwashing into the medical field, efforts to curb disease spread in the hospital have been largely successful. Still, medical institutions must remain vigilant in their hygienic practices to ensure that the risks to patients are minimized. Hospitals need quality medical computers that help […]
Medical PC With Removable Batteries
Hospitals are dynamic workplaces. As this pandemic has shown, hospital administrators need to be willing to change up their strategies constantly. This may mean bringing on more staff at some times, or completely shifting around a hospital’s layout in others. Many hospitals have had to set up popup clinics in their parking lot during this […]
Medical Grade Computers With New And Legacy Ports
The medical grade computers of today look a lot different from their predecessors. They are smaller, faster, and more hygienic than earlier computers. While you have probably noticed most of these changes, there is one subtle area that is easy to forget: input and output ports. Input and output ports, shortened as IO ports, have […]
Medical Computers: The Tech Devices Hospitals Rely On
Commercial computers have found a home in offices, restaurants, and other places of business. But when it comes to the medical setting, standard computers are sorely lacking. A typical computer doesn’t have to be as sanitary as a medical computer as they are rarely in a sterile environment,. Designers create medical computers specifically for use […]
Medical Computers With NFC Readers
Wireless communication is playing an increasingly important role in Healthcare. From doctors transitioning away from pagers to smartphones, to their increasing reliance on email communications: hospitals rely on wireless communication. But one area of wireless communications that is easy to look over is near-field communication (NFC). These devices allow your doctors, nurses, and medical staff […]
Medical Computers: Why Hospitals Need Them
For their entire existence, hospitals have only had one major goal: to provide quality healthcare to their local community. To do this, doctors have always used the most advanced technology available to them. In the sixties, that meant creating and implementing the first artificial hearts into patients. Innovations like these have led to people living […]