LAVA IN HEALTHCARE

Powering mobile solutions to care for what matters most

When building mobile applications for healthcare, it’s vitally important to ensure they work properly. At LAVA, we have total control over our products from conception to delivery. We design and manufacture all our products in-house, testing them at every stage of the production process. Our adapters are the perfect choice for your tablet-based medical installation.

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HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS

LAVA SimulCharge adapters are extremely versatile and can be implemented into a number of healthcare applications.

Check-in Kiosks
Check-in Kiosks
A tablet kiosk is an excellent way to streamline the check-in process, expedite administrative forms, set up clinic reminders, etc.
Training Stations
Training Stations
A permanent tablet installation is a great resource for engaging staff to review training material, protocol information, etc.
Tablet-Controlled Tools
Tablet-Controlled Tools
Tablets offer a versatile and easy to use interface for specialized medical tools such as dental lasers, ultrasound technology, etc.
Telehealth Support Tools
Telehealth Support Tools
Measurement tools such as a blood pressure monitor connected to a tablet—allow medical professionals to better serve remote communities
Self-Serve Kiosks
Self-Serve Kiosks
A self-serve kiosk for patients improves quality of life care by providing an avenue for recording and updating personal data, making requests, etc.
Patient Room Door Signage
Patient Room Door Signage
Digital patient charts in hospital rooms enhance service by efficiently displaying and updating information, preventing human error, etc.

THE LAVA TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE

Simultaneous <br>Power & Data

Simultaneous
Power & Data

Charge your tablet while accessing USB/Ethernet data with SimulCharge
Battery Protection

Battery Protection

Extend your device's lifespan with our Battery Modulation technology
Network Recovery

Network Recovery

Make your Ethernet connection more relible with Network Recovery
Docking Detect

Docking Detect

Docking Detect provides a reliable connection between the adapter and mobile device
Ocean
Ocean
Challenge: Finding a better hospital check-in setup

Hospitals often face backlogs when patients try to register their information when checking in. One of LAVA’s customers, Ocean by CognisantMD, wanted to streamline this process, letting patients check in faster in a safe and efficient way.

Solution: Building a self-service kiosk with an integrated adapter

Ocean by CognisantMD, Canada’s leading EMR-integrated patient engagement and eReferral solutions platform, built a self-check-in kiosk. It featured a Samsung tablet and an integrated LAVA SimulCharge adapter (eSTS-1U-OEM). Providing simultaneous power and data, the adapter provided a USB port for a card reader so patients could swipe their health cards to sign in. It was a contactless setup that protected both the patients and healthcare workers.

Ocean by CognisantMD, Canada’s leading EMR-integrated patient engagement and eReferral solutions platform, built a self-check-in kiosk. It featured a Samsung tablet and an integrated LAVA SimulCharge adapter (eSTS-1U-OEM). [...]

Challenge: Keeping tablet powered while remote monitoring patients

A Canadian digital healthcare company had a blood pressure cuff that could be used without the assistance of a doctor. It would connect to a tablet that patients could use to monitor the results at home. The company had planned on using a standard OTG adapter to connect a Samsung tablet with the monitoring cuff, but this meant the tablet’s battery would drain because it couldn’t charge while it was in use. They needed an adapter that could provide power and data at the same time. They also sought battery protection for the tablet.

A Canadian digital healthcare company had a blood pressure cuff that could be used without the assistance of a doctor. It would connect to a tablet that patients could use to monitor the results at home. The company had planned on using a [...]

Solution: A small adapter with plug-and-play battery protection

LAVA developed a new adapter, the uSTS-1U MINI. It was small enough to ship with the Samsung tablet and has a one USB-A port for the blood pressure cuff. It also features Continuously Active Battery Modulation (CABM), a plug-and-play battery protection that turns off charging for a preset amount of time when it is nearly full. CABM was deemed more appropriate than the more-advanced RBM battery protection found in our e Series adapters. Unlike CABM, RBM needs to be configured through an app which the company felt might be too complicated for some of its clients. As the company upgraded its tablets, we also released the uSynC-1U MINI for USB-C.

LAVA developed a new adapter, the uSTS-1U MINI. It was small enough to ship with the Samsung tablet and has a one USB-A port for the blood pressure cuff. It also features Continuously Active Battery Modulation (CABM), a plug-and-play battery [...]

Get Ready
Get Ready
Challenge: Providing on-the-job AED training

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving device but only if it is accessible and people know how to use it properly. Get Ready, an organizational resilience company, wanted to create an AED station for hospitals that could provide on-the-job training.

Solution: Building an AED kiosk with a LAVA adapter

Get Ready built an AED kiosk featuring a Samsung tablet and powered by an integrated LAVA adapter. The tablet is installed in LAVA’s casing and is mounted to the AED cabinet glass. Users can access training videos on the tablet to help improve their knowledge of the defibrillator. The custom eSTS-vcBM adapter includes a voltage converter that allows the tablet to be powered at a distance. This means it can be mounted in a hallway or other area where outlets aren’t available. It also provides battery protection, preventing the tablet from overcharging or from suffering battery swelling since it will be connected to power 24/7.

Get Ready built an AED kiosk featuring a Samsung tablet and powered by an integrated LAVA adapter. The tablet is installed in LAVA’s casing and is mounted to the AED cabinet glass. Users can access training videos on the tablet to help [...]

Sonify
Sonify
Challenge: Keeping medical staff informed of patient’s condition

It’s useful for doctors and nurses to be aware of a patient’s status before they enter the room. This is especially true during a health crisis, such as COVID-19, where face time may need to be limited. Patient engagement technology company SONIFI Health wanted to build a product that could streamline patient care by giving medical staff information ahead of time.

It’s useful for doctors and nurses to be aware of a patient’s status before they enter the room. This is especially true during a health crisis, such as COVID-19, where face time may need to be limited. Patient engagement technology company [...]

Solution: Building digital door signs powered by a LAVA adapter

SONIFI Health built digital signage to be mounted on patient room doors that showed information about the patient and care team. It would also display any alerts or precautions about the patient (e.g. isolation status, NPO, fall risk & allergies) so medical staff would be prepared before they went inside. The signs were powered by LAVASynC+ PE adapters (now known as eSynC-PE), which are Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapters that provide simultaneous charging and data. The adapter also features Network Recovery & Battery Modulation (RBM) as the signs would be connected to power 24 hours a day.

SONIFI Health built digital signage to be mounted on patient room doors that showed information about the patient and care team. It would also display any alerts or precautions about the patient (e.g. isolation status, NPO, fall risk & allergies) so [...]

Challenge: Monitoring a cardiovascular device while protecting its battery

A cardiovascular implant company was using tablets as human interface devices to communicate with a proprietary heart implant device. The company sought an easy-to-use adapter that was small and quasi-portable as the tablets would be used by an older customer base. It needed to have one USB-A port and battery protection to keep the tablets from overcharging and overheating. Some of the patients’ homes, located in the southern United States, were not air conditioned and could easily reach 40 C (104 F) causing strain on the tablets and their batteries.

A cardiovascular implant company was using tablets as human interface devices to communicate with a proprietary heart implant device. The company sought an easy-to-use adapter that was small and quasi-portable, as the tablets would be [...]

Solution: Powering a tablet and protecting its battery

LAVA provided the customer with its smaller u Series adapters (the uSTS-1U MINI and uSynC-1U MINI). They each have a USB-A port for a peripheral and have LAVA’s plug-and-play battery protection – Continuously Active Battery Modulation (CABM). CABM turns off charging for a preset number of hours when the tablet is near a full charge. This feature protects the tablets from overcharging and overheating even in hotter temperatures.

LAVA provided the customer with its smaller u Series adapters (the uSTS-1U MINI and uSynC-1U MINI). They each feature USB-A for a peripheral and have LAVA’s plug-and-play battery protection – Continuously Active Battery Modulation [...]

Milennium
Milennium
Challenge: Building a tablet-controlled dental laser

Milennium Dental Technologies, Inc., wanted to build a dental laser that could be controlled via an Android tablet. However, the tablet needed to maintain data access to accessories while it was charging.

Solution: Powering the dental laser with a LAVA adapter

The PerioLase MVP-7 was the first dental laser to be controlled by an Android tablet. It is a 6-watt, free running nd:YAG laser. It is powered by a LAVA SimulCharge adapter that provides simultaneous charging and access to data to the Samsung tablet through a standard AC power connection. Primarily, PerioLase is designed for use in the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), a patented nonsurgical alternative laser treatment for periodontal disease. It offers seven different pulse durations for maximum control over hemostasis.

The PerioLase MVP-7 was the first dental laser to be controlled by an Android tablet. It is a 6-watt, free running nd:YAG laser. It is powered by a LAVA SimulCharge adapter that provides simultaneous charging and access to data to the [...]

THE LAVA STORY

Since 1984, LAVA has designed and manufactured industry leading connectivity solutions for PCs and mobile devices.

Our SimulCharge™ technology was first to provide tablets with simultaneous power and data capabilities. Our Battery Modulation technology was also first to offer battery protection, adding years to the life of your device. We build the most robust adapters for tablet installations, but what we really do is expand the capabilities of your device.

38 Years

38 Years

Expert Support

Expert Support

Quality Tested

Quality Tested

Manufactured in House

Manufactured in House

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OUR PRODUCTS

Check out our lines of SimulCharge adapters that provide more than just powe

e Series

e Series

For 24/7 installations that need robust battery protection and wired Ethernet recovery. (Requires free Android app.)

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u Series

u Series

For plug-and-play installations that require no configuration. Includes battery protection without software.

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n Series

n Series

For permanent installations that just need simultaneous power and data. No frills. No Software.

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o Series

o Series

For installations that require simultaneous power and data as well as the ability to run in OTG mode.

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NEXT STEPS

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