In our recent series of articles about connectors for the medical industry, we have looked at some of the equipment that is used in hospitals. While much of our focus has been on the devices that are used in surgery and the care of patients, there is a significant portion of the medical industry that conducts its work away from the eyes of the public. The behind-the-scenes work of countless doctors, nurses and technicians is vital to the care of patients, both in the short term care of … [Read more...]
Connectors for Therapeutic Equipment
For many patients, their care does not end when they leave the hospital. Therapeutic equipment is used when the patient needs long-term assistance or care. The many uses for electronics in therapeutic equipment require a range of interconnect solutions that combine power and data. Prosthetic Devices The use of artificial or prosthetic limbs or is not new, although global events of the last two decades has brought them more into the public eye. With advances in emergency medical care, the … [Read more...]
Medical Vision Systems
In order to provide medical care, it is important to understand what is happening inside a patient’s body. The latest generation of vision systems is allowing doctors to create accurate imaging. This is providing a new understanding of the human body and is enabling a whole new approach to surgery and medical care. One of the key reasons that imaging is so important in successful diagnosis and treatment is that every patient is different. Each patient has a unique anatomy, and each will … [Read more...]
Connectors for Patient Care Applications
The needs of the medical profession to provide patient care go beyond the safe conditions of the operating room and the hospital. Many patients are cared for in other environments – doctors’ offices, health centers and increasingly, in the home. This is especially true for patients who require long-term care, and the technology that they need faces the challenge of being used far from the confines of the hospital. This is not a new trend. For many years, healthcare professionals have made … [Read more...]
Connectors for Surgical Equipment
There are times when all other forms of medical treatment must give way to surgery. Surgery is the physical treatment of patients to repair or even remove organs and tissues of the body, and therefore is amongst the riskiest of all fields of medicine. Surgical equipment is playing a range of roles in helping surgeons to provide the best care for patients. To ensure the best possible care for patients, doctors are always adapting and innovating in the field of surgery. Traditional … [Read more...]
High Performance, High Quality Medical Connector Systems
MD&M West -- Medical Design and Manufacturing -- is next week in Anaheim, California. Samtec will once again present our line of connector systems designed for use in the medical industry. These are rugged, high-performance, high-bandwidth connector systems that meet the stringent quality, production, and compliance requirements of the medical industry. They also address the design challenges of signal integrity, power consumption, system optimization, and cost. Samtec connectors are … [Read more...]