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Q: Best iPad case for hospital/ER use?

Hi all,

I'm an ER doc and our department just received new iPads as we move into the electronic medical records age.

I need a strong yet practical (lightweight) iPad case.

We will carry it from patient room to room and use it for documenting histories and charts.

 

I've read other threads about practical sanitation of iPads but that's not that big of deal since I'd rather just take it out of the case to clean it or just wipe the whole thing in its entirety with our sanitation wipes.

I'm mainly looking for something that can protect against drops, spills/blood/fluids but not weigh like a brick.

Our documentation program is also compatible with a stylus.

Are the hard screen protectors on most cases OK for stylus use in terms of accuracy and details?

 

Any input and reviews would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Posted on May 24, 2012 9:14 AM

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  • by Dah•veed,

    Dah•veed Dah•veed May 24, 2012 9:31 AM in response to GummyD
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    May 24, 2012 9:31 AM in response to GummyD

    There basically is no case that will protect an iPad from a drop, especially on the hard surfaces used in hospitals to facilitate easy sanitizing of the surface. IPads are fragile and you can't control how it lands.

     

    Screen protectors are not reported to interfere with using a stylus. Unfortunately, the capacitive surface used for the iPad is based on using fingers and so the stylus tips that are required for a stylus are also chubby and a bit awkward to use, just like a finger. The Jot Pro from Adonit is reported to offer the most precise writing of any stylus you can buy.

     

    http://adonit.net/product/jot-pro/

  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw May 24, 2012 9:34 AM in response to GummyD
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    May 24, 2012 9:34 AM in response to GummyD

    Here's one possibility for a sterile cover:

     

    http://echomedical.com/cover/

     

    Use of chemicals on the iPad itself is not recommended by Apple and may cause damage to the screen or other parts of the device, voiding the warranty.

     

    Regards.

  • by Diocyl,

    Diocyl Diocyl May 24, 2012 9:36 AM in response to GummyD
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    May 24, 2012 9:36 AM in response to GummyD

    My friend, there is one ipad protector that i know of is able to protect from fall and what not, that is if you do not intentionally smash it on the ground, normal drops is fine. You can check out youtube videos on drop test for htis particular ipad cover.

     

    Otterbox Defender: http://www.otterbox.com/ipad-2-cases/ipad-2-cases,default,sc.html

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man May 24, 2012 1:36 PM in response to GummyD
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    May 24, 2012 1:36 PM in response to GummyD

    Check out the Pelican case http://pelican.com/1075/

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by bedardjr8,

    bedardjr8 bedardjr8 May 24, 2012 1:59 PM in response to GummyD
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    May 24, 2012 1:59 PM in response to GummyD

    I use the Otterbox case on my iPad.  Since you'll likely be roaming the halls and having it in your hands most of the time you might find yourself not needing to use the the detachable cover/stand.  It has a built in screen protector, but no built on stylus, which shouldn't be an issue if you keep one in your pocket.

  • by rachelPRO,

    rachelPRO rachelPRO Jun 13, 2012 10:07 AM in response to GummyD
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    Jun 13, 2012 10:07 AM in response to GummyD

    Griffin has a new case for this specific situation:

     

    http://store.griffintechnology.com/airstrap-med-case

     

    It has a clip for a stylus as well.

  • by Alphyn,

    Alphyn Alphyn Aug 22, 2012 7:57 PM in response to GummyD
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    Aug 22, 2012 7:57 PM in response to GummyD

    GummyD and other docs,

     

    My company Alphyn Industries just developed a scrub that holds your iPad for you on your chest with our LEDGE system. It frees both your hands and the iPad is suspended perpendicular to your chest when needed.

     

    To put the iPad away, the pocket flap is simply zipped up. We have not launched is commercially yet, and we are looking for doctors who want to work with us and help us make it mainstream.

     

    We aree also working on a disposable film pack to keep the screen sanitary in the OR.

     

    You can see the LEDGE application in our commercial PADX-1 fleece jacket:

    http://alphynind.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=26&product_id=57

    I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.

    Please contact me for more details.

     

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  • by sgchicago,

    sgchicago sgchicago Aug 26, 2014 4:59 PM in response to GummyD
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    Aug 26, 2014 4:59 PM in response to GummyD

    Hi Gummy D, Dah-veed, & Other Thread Responders;

     

    I know this thread is a year old, but I wanted to reply.  The FDA recently approved 8/2014) the first Sterile Solution for the Digital OR called eShield.

    Web: www.eshieldOR.com  Twitter: @eShieldOR

     

     It is the first sterile cover that allows use of cell phones, tablets and cameras in the sterile field.

     Surgeons can access diagnostic imagery, medical history, and lab results via smartphone or tablet.

     Document surgical cases with photos that are super-sharp due to ultra-clear film.

     

    My company designed the marketing materials for this product.

     

    I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.

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  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Aug 26, 2014 5:04 PM in response to sgchicago
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    Aug 26, 2014 5:04 PM in response to sgchicago

    sgchicago wrote:

    Hi Gummy D, Dah-veed, & Other Thread Responders;

    I know this thread is a year old,

    to be correct, it is 2 years old.

     It is the first sterile cover that allows use of cell phones, tablets and cameras in the sterile field.

    Actually, it's far from the first.

    There have been sterile iPad covers approved for OR/ER for over 2 years.

  • by sgchicago,

    sgchicago sgchicago Aug 26, 2014 6:04 PM in response to Chris CA
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    Aug 26, 2014 6:04 PM in response to Chris CA

    Chris, you are correct - it's been two years!  Where does the time go?

    On sterile issue - its a yes/and --

    There are and have been sterile covers;  however, these covers are NOT designed for use in the OR/sterile field using proper "aseptic technique" for handing off from circulator to scrub tech.  eShield is the first.

  • by sgchicago,

    sgchicago sgchicago Aug 27, 2014 8:11 AM in response to sgchicago
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    Aug 27, 2014 8:11 AM in response to sgchicago

    FDA 510(k) Premarket Certification for eShield http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K141438