Medical Imaging and Equipment
Medical PCs are often used to control medical devices that perform CT Scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, or blood tests. They can even be integrated into the equipment itself, saving space. Additionally, doctors and nurses are able to show patients their X-Rays and other images or videos to explain their condition and treatment.
Patient Monitoring
In hospitals, lives can be saved by machine monitoring. Computers now can control lab equipment, blood pressure monitors, heart rate monitors, and other important medical equipment, as well as notify staff if something is not right. In some cases, computers can aid doctors in procedures, making situations more safe and convenient for both the patient and the personnel. While computerized equipment is monitoring a patient, it is also collecting the data constantly so it can be accessed in the future if needed.
Research
Computers in the healthcare field have vastly increased the amount of knowledge that medical staff can access. Doctors can consult medical databases to learn more about a specific disease or treatment plan. Computers can run simulations to try and find causes and cures for diseases and work with other machines to increase the chance of success.