| Computers are an increasingly important part of | | | | bacteria. |
| the modern healthcare setting. Nearly all | | | | A computer mouse is an object that is handled |
| departments in a hospital or medical centre use | | | | frequently. A computer mouse used by several |
| computers to store data and increase efficiency | | | | people can transfer infection to dozens and even |
| of the service. | | | | hundreds of people. A washable or medical mouse |
| However, computer equipment can harbour a | | | | will also be manufactured from silicone and can be |
| hidden menace. Viruses, bacteria and other | | | | cleaned easily. |
| pathogens are commonly harboured on computer | | | | However, a computer mouse has to be practical |
| keyboards and mice. In fact, more of these | | | | and in the modern health care setting there is |
| germs exist on the average computer keyboard | | | | often not the space; or it can be hazardous to |
| than they do on a toilet seat, making computer | | | | have too many wires hanging around. A wireless |
| keyboards and mice a transmitter of infection. | | | | mouse offers freedom to control and input |
| Hospital acquired infections are a serious problem. | | | | computer systems without the need of being tied |
| These superbugs, such as MRSA and C. difficile, | | | | to the same spot. |
| are often resilient to antibiotics and are responsible | | | | Now, a wireless and washable computer mouse is |
| for thousands of deaths in hospitals each year. | | | | available that has operates by Wi-Fi. Capable of |
| Controlling these infections is now a prime | | | | controlling a mouse pointer from over fifteen feet |
| consideration of healthcare services and severe | | | | away, this precise and smooth mouse is washable |
| measures of hygiene control are initiated in many | | | | and contains nano silver anti-bacterial components. |
| hospitals, such as ensuring staff and visitors use | | | | Manufactured from silicon and battery powered |
| barrier creams and wash hands thoroughly | | | | the washable wireless mouse communicated with |
| between patients. | | | | a miniature USB dongle and has all the functionality |
| A medical keyboard and washable mouse is part | | | | of a standard mouse including: left and right |
| of this overall infection control. Keyboards, | | | | buttons and scroll wheel functions (controlled by |
| manufactured from silicone, can be regularly | | | | buttons). |
| cleaned and provide a surface that is resistant to | | | | |