Medical imaging is a crucial component of modern healthcare, enabling precise diagnosis and advanced treatment across a wide range of medical fields. In these environments, the use of footswitches and hand controls is an integral part of efficiently and accurately operating imaging equipment. Whether in radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, or surgical imaging, advanced control solutions improve workflow, allowing medical professionals to focus on patient care while seamlessly capturing high-quality medical images.
Footswitch Technology in Medical Imaging
Footswitches are widely used in medical imaging due to their hands-free operation, making them particularly useful in sterile environments. They enable physicians to control imaging equipment without touching surfaces, reducing the risk of contamination while maintaining maximum efficiency.
Common Uses of Footswitches in Medical Imaging:
- Image Capture & Recording – Allows operators to capture still images or start/stop video recordings without interrupting the medical procedure.
- Zoom & Focus Control – In applications like surgical microscopy, foot pedals adjust magnification and focus without requiring manual intervention.
- Navigation & Workflow Control – Enables users to scroll through images in PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) without removing their hands from sterile instruments.
- Radiology & Fluoroscopy Activation – Used to trigger X-ray exposure or control image sequencing in fluoroscopic procedures.
Types of Common Footswitch Solutions:
- Multi-pedal footswitches offering multiple programmable pedals for complex imaging tasks.
- Bluetooth footswitches – ideal for applications where cable management is a concern.
- USB footswitches – reliable and widely compatible footswitch solutions for general medical imaging use.
- Standard electrical pedals – traditional footswitches that can be adapted using dongles to convert them to USB.
Herga Technology’s footswitches can be customized to suit specific application needs, including special labeling and connectors.
Hand Controls in Medical Imaging Applications
Hand controls enable direct manipulation of imaging equipment, providing precision and a wide range of functions. They are commonly used in portable ultrasound machines and C-arm systems, allowing quick adjustments to essential parameters. In digital radiography, hand controls facilitate precise shutter and exposure control, ensuring accurate image capture timing.
Herga Technology offers advanced hand controls such as the 6310 Electric Hand Control, featuring a coiled cable that provides extended reach without excessive slack, allowing operators to move around equipment without disconnecting or repositioning the control.
The Leading Choice for Medical Imaging Control Solutions
Whether footswitches or hand controls, Herga Technology’s control solutions, exclusively represented in Israel by Amironic, provide medical professionals with the most advanced tools for precise, efficient, and convenient operation. With customized solutions, cutting-edge technology, and high reliability, Amironic offers the best products on the market for medical imaging.
Contact Amironic today for expert consultation and tailored medical imaging control solutions!