Colebrook Bosson Saunders to launch patient infotainment arm at
Medica
24 October 2011
Colebrook Bosson Saunders, designers and manufacturers of
ergonomic support products, are to exhibit three new products at medica
next month, including their patient infotainment arm: CBS-Hi1.
The CBS-Hi1 has been developed exclusively for the healthcare
market to meet the computing and multimedia needs of hospital
patients and staff. CBS-Hi1 enables a screen (increasingly used for
patients’ healthcare, entertainment, communication and information
needs) to be safely mounted to a wall and easily adjusted.
CBS-Hi1 has the strength and adaptability to carry the largest
spectrum of weights, ranging from 3.5 to 9KG. The product’s
flexibility helps to future proof installations — as the technology
is updated the support can continue to be used. The inherent
strength of the product means that it is equally suitable for
touch-screen devices, enabling patients to communicate with staff.
The CBS-Hi1 arm
With CBS-Hi1 a computer screen (whether being used as an input or
output device) can be moved with a smooth, dynamic motion by a
patient or healthcare professional to precisely the position where
it is required. This is made possible by the introduction of the
‘spring system’ that powers the arm (based on Colebrook Bosson
Saunders’ award-winning and international patent pending ‘Flo
technology’).
It is this fresh approach that also enabled the designers to
create the very sleek, clinically clean design producing a minimal
number of splits and moving surfaces on the arm (a real plus for
infection prevention). The arm also features a patent pending
adjustment mechanism that allows the installer to easily calibrate
the arm to support the vast range of terminals available on the
market. This system allows the installer to select the load
requirements on installation and then fit the covers to prevent any
unauthorised adjustment.
The design of the innovative movement system allows all cables to
be managed internally through the central axis so that they follow
the shortest path through the arm. With a minimum bend radius of
50mm stress on the cables is minimised during use and ensures that
the cables are protected from tampering. Because all cables are
integrated within the arm cleaning is made easier, creating less
hidden places where dust, germs and bacteria can hide. It also helps
to create a safer environment with fewer trip and snag hazards.