Rugged tablets have a variety of uses in healthcare

·        Patient Records are kept on file.

The days of keeping records on paper and with a pen and paper are long gone. Even today, some healthcare practitioners continue to use the old-fashioned way of moving patient records from paper to computer, which is time-consuming and leads in clerical errors. The most effective method of recording patient information is to enter it straight into a computer at the time of the patient's appointment.

Rugged tablets are an excellent choice for electronic medical record keeping since they are portable and can be quickly transported from one room to another. They also have a touchscreen as well as an on-screen keyboard or a detachable keyboard, which can make data entering more straightforward. Rugged tablets can also endure the inevitable accident that occurs when they are dropped. Aside from that, they can be sprayed and cleaned in between patient visits.

·        Management of Prescription Medication

Patient's current prescriptions, allergies, and medical history can all be displayed on a rugged tablet for the doctor's consideration. The doctor will be able to order the appropriate prescription more promptly as a result of this, which is crucial in emergency cases. Many rugged tablets are equipped with barcode scanners that are built right into the housing, making them ideal for Barcode Medication Administration applications (BCMA). BCMA systems, according to a review of the technology, “decrease medication errors by electronically confirming the '5 rights' of medicine administration at the patient's bedside—the correct patient, the correct dose, the correct substance, the correct time, and the correct route.” Barcode scanners can be used to scan a variety of items, including the patient's bracelet, the nurse's badge, medication, the chart, medical gadgets, and other items of importance. Because most laptops and tablets do not have barcode readers, a two-piece device or a medical cart would typically have to be transferred from one area to another to do this. A rugged tablet can combine peripherals such as a barcode scanner, RFID, camera, and other devices, making the system more user-friendly and convenient.

·       Medical Devices and Machines Made to Order

There are a variety of reasons why medical OEMs prefer robust tablet PCs. The first benefit of using a rugged tablet is that they are built to handle vehicle and machine vibration. If you install a rugged tablet on a medical machine, it will live longer than a consumer-grade tablet, which will be damaged. Furthermore, the inputs and outputs on rugged tablets are significantly more extensive than those on a typical tablet PC. When it comes to medical OEM applications, Ethernet and USB connections are frequently required in order to integrate other devices. Medical OEM/ODM projects can take years to complete, as well as a lengthy certification time after completion. Consumer-grade tablets are typically only sold and supported for a few years, until the next generation takes over from the previous generation of devices. Rugged tablets are built to last, and as a result, they are marketed and supported for much longer periods of time. Rugged tablets are typically supported for a minimum of five years, but are frequently supported for a period of up to ten years.

·       Emergency Medical Services are available 24 hours a day.

When it comes to emergency medical emergencies, there is no time to be concerned with sensitive medical devices. You don't want to have to be concerned about shattering your tablet if you accidentally drop it a little too hard. Being waterproof is also advantageous for emergency services personnel. Rugged tablets are waterproof, which means they can survive rain, humidity, extreme heat, and frigid temperatures. On a cold day, if you use a consumer-grade tablet in a tough case, the tablet may accumulate condensation. Rugged medical tablets are a wonderful alternative for EMS because of their barcode readers, hand straps, I/O ports, and other features that have already been described.