The touch screen of medical equipment needs to have the following characteristics:
High Reliability: Touch panels for medical devices need to be highly reliable, able to maintain stability and durability over long periods of time and in harsh environments to ensure the normal operation of the device.
High Precision and Accuracy: Touch screens for medical devices need to be highly precise and accurate, able to accurately capture and recognise the user's touch input for precise control and operation.
Multi-touch and gesture support: Touchscreens for medical devices often need to support multi-touch and gesture operations to provide more flexible and intuitive interactions that are easy for healthcare professionals and patients to operate and navigate.
Waterproof and easy to clean: Touchscreens for medical devices need to be waterproof to prevent liquids from seeping in and interfering with the normal use of the device. In addition, the touchscreen surface should be easy to clean to meet healthcare hygiene requirements.
Anti-bacterial: In a medical environment, microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses can easily grow and spread, which poses a certain threat to the health of healthcare workers and patients. As the control panel of medical equipment, touch screen is usually used by multiple people who may carry microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. If the surface of the touch screen cannot effectively kill these microorganisms, it will lead to microorganisms breeding and multiplying on the surface of the touch screen, increasing the risk of cross-infection.
Therefore, the medical touch screen needs to have an antibacterial function, able to form a layer of antibacterial coating on the surface of the touch screen or add antibacterial agents and other ways to effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms, thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection and improving the hygiene level of the medical environment.
The advantages of applying touch screen to medical equipment include:
Easy to operate: the intuitive operation of the touch screen enables healthcare workers and patients to quickly and easily perform various equipment controls and operations, improving work efficiency.
Reduced risk of infection: Traditional mechanical control elements such as buttons and switches are prone to the accumulation of bacteria and pathogens. The use of touchscreens reduces the need for direct contact with the equipment and reduces the risk of cross-infection.
Easy to clean and sterilise: The smooth surface of touchscreens is easy to clean and sterilise, helping to maintain a hygienic and safe healthcare environment.
Space-saving: Compared to traditional physical control elements, touchscreens require no additional space and can better fit into the compact design requirements of medical equipment, saving space.
Supports multi-functionality: Touch panels can flexibly support a variety of functions and application scenarios through software updates and interface customisation, providing more services and convenience.