{"id":7959,"date":"2018-06-12T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/?p=7959"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:18:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:18:37","slug":"medical-tablet-differ-from-ipads-in-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/en\/medical-tablet-differ-from-ipads-in-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"How do medical tablet PCs differ from iPads in healthcare applications?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>When someone argues that an iPad can run the same application as a certified medical computer they are most likely correct to some limitation. Below is a summary of some basic and critical differences between a consumer grade iPad and Medical Tablet PC.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0Medical Tablet PCs are generally EN\/UL 60601 certified. There has recently been a mandate that all medical computers have the latest 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0edition certification which requires stricter design rules to protect patients and medical equipment from electronic interference. Prior to this latest 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0edition mandate some consumer grade products have passed but this will no longer be the case. More information about 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0edition certification can be found on Teguar\u2019s website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/medical-iec-60601-1-4th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/health\/archive\/2012\/02\/the-health-problems-with-apples-ipad-and-other-tablet-computers\/252624\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;An iPad does not have anti-microbial properties<\/a>&nbsp;as a medical tablet pc does. Medical grade computers have special nano-silver particles embedded into the plastic or special coatings on the glass and housing. If users add any type of protective housing on the iPad to make it \u201crugged\u201d and blood spills on the device, it will be very difficult to clean every nook and cranny. Teguar\u2019s Medical devices are designed to eliminate these small gaps wherever possible as well as prevent the spread of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong>\u00a0Water and dustproof requirements known as IP (Ingress Protection) ratings are also pretty common on Medical Tablet PCs so you can regularly wipe down and sterilize the tablet without damaging the product. You can determine the<a href=\"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/ip-rating-on-a-computer-what-is-it-good-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0scale of your IP rating<\/a>\u00a0from Teguar\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Healthcare professional touches the screen of a medical tablet\" src=\"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/Medical.Tablet.PC_.vs_.ipad_.jpg\" style=\"float:right;padding:10px\"><strong>4.<\/strong>&nbsp;Medical grade plastics and other materials are used so that healthcare tablet PCs can withstand cleaning chemicals throughout the day. A majority of plastics and metals will degrade over time from all the strong chemicals used in standard medical wipes. If plastics\/adhesives start to breakdown they can chip away leaving sharp edges which then exposes a risk to cuts or choking hazards to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong>&nbsp;Security is very critical and mandated in the medical field so medical tablet PCs typically are equipped or have options to be upgraded with approved fingerprint readers, NFC\/RFID, or MSR\/SCR embedded modules for a secure login. An iPad could have some of these add on features which don\u2019t fit properly, can be tampered with, and easily removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong>&nbsp;Durability is key to run a smooth operation. Medical tablet PCs are typically designed to withstand dust\/water, accidental drops, constant tapping and banging around. For example, you can find an IP67, 1.2M drop resistant, MIL-STD-810G compliant specs on Teguar\u2019s product line. Simply compare these specs to a consumer product like the iPad and notice the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong>&nbsp;Reliability is important for any product you use. Teguar\u2019s medical tablet PCs can save businesses money through durability in multiple ways. The longer life cycle will provide the client the same platform for 5-7 years or even longer so you don\u2019t have to retrain staff, or refresh hardware and software efforts. The battery is removable and\/or hot-swappable giving you the ability to keep the product up and running 24\/7 throughout shifts. Otherwise, you would need to keep some spare iPads sitting around and set the iPads on a charger for hours to fully recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong>&nbsp;Options and accessories are that are designed by the manufacture for reliability, security, expansion, &amp; customization are found with Medical Tablet PCs. An example would be a docking station with proper security, I\/O\/s for additional peripheral connections, and a multi-bay charging station. Most of the accessories for an iPad are made by a 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;party so you would have to rely on them for solving any issues you encounter. This can be problematic as your a software update for the iPad could brick your accessory that communicates with a 3<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;party proprietary connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teguar.com\/eu\/medical-tablets\/\">Learn more about Teguar&#8217;s Medical Tablet PCs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When someone argues that an iPad can run the same application as a certified medical computer they are most likely correct to some limitation. Below is a summary of some basic and critical differences between a consumer grade iPad and Medical Tablet PC. 1.\u00a0Medical Tablet PCs are generally EN\/UL 60601 certified. 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