A medical screen is present in almost all offices of clinics and hospitals. We will talk about exactly how it looks and what functions it performs a bit further.
Origin history
Like many interior items, initially the medical screen was not created to equip the rooms of hospitals and clinics. It is worth noting that this word came from the German "Schirm", which literally means "protection". Indeed, this element of the interior is a fairly small portable partition that separates one part of the room from another. For example, before it was very often used as a moving wall for changing clothes. However, often this item was used to break the space of a room into two not completely isolated parts (wardrobe in the bedroom, kitchen from the dining room, etc.).
It is worth noting that the medical screen came to us from Japan, where such an element of the interior is popular today. By the way, in eastern countries, this partition was actively used in art. As a rule, its surface was used for drawing.
Currently, such an object can be found not only in houses, but also in the puppet theater, on stages, etc. Today we will talk about what a medical screen is.
Main functions
A medical screen is a small temporary partition that separates any part of the room. In most cases, this part is a kind of examination room, an emergency room, a room for physical procedures, etc.
Appearance and design features
Usually this item is made in the form of a folding or fan-shaped structure, the height of which is equal to or slightly less than human height. Manufacturers of medical screens adhere to these parameters. As you know, partitions designed for clinics and hospitals are available with a different number of sections, or rather, from one to three.
The length of the item presented depends on where it will be located. For example, a three-section medical screen is most often installed in gynecological, urological rooms, as well as with a proctologist, etc. Also, the size of this item is selected based on what parameters a particular room has. If it is small, then it is more expedient to use a one- or two-section screen. If the office is spacious, then a long partition is an ideal option.
By the way, such an element consists of a frame and a screen, which can be made of different materials (fabric, plastic, film, wood, aluminum, etc.). A medical screen on wheels is quite common. It can be easily moved from one place to another. It is worth noting that the standard values for such a partition include the following values: length - 800 mm, height - 1650 mm and width - 400 mm. Its surface can be repeatedly treated with any disinfectant solutions.
With proper operation, a medical screen can last at least 8 years.