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Process documentation options
Documentation of instrument reprocessing
can be performed in a variety of ways,
depending on surgeries' needs and on-site
conditions.
1. Electronic documentation:
Direct connection between PC and
machine
Miele washer-disinfectors or small steam
sterilisers are connected direct by cable
(up to 13 m long) to a computer on which
documentation software is installed. This
computer can be a netbook, laptop or PC
in the same room or an existing computer,
for instance, in a neighbouring office.
The serial connection on the machine can
be converted to USB using an adapter.
• Short distances and simple handling by
approving loads on-site.
•Most flexible approach to connecting two
or more units in hygiene room.
• Automatic data transfer from machine to
software.
• Digital archiving
2. Electronic documentation:
Network connection
Washer-disinfectors or small steam
sterilisers are connected to a surgery
network computer hosting documentation
software, e.g. central computer at
reception desk. Network integration of
machines with their serial interfaces is via a
network converter.
• Use of existing computer
• Automatic data transfer
from machine to software
• Digital archiving
