Can you create an approachable trolley, for a wide range of medical devices, that doesn¹t break the bank?

Compumedics has a large portfolio of medical monitoring and diagnostic equipment that must work together in different configurations. EEG monitoring in particular requires dozens of wires that need to be managed.

To understand the product context, we visited a hospital to observe and interact with carers and patients. These valuable insights allowed us to build a solid foundation for the design brief based on actual wants and needs of the users.

Children can be anxious in hospital. This is worsened by monitoring that drags on for days, while tethered to medical devices, waiting for an incident to record. We wanted to make the trolley less imposing for the patient and easier to use for the staff.

We created an integrated aesthetic between the ŒNeuvo¹ trolley and existing Compumedics devices. Instead of the usual rectangular trolley format, we established a softer, friendlier form that is manoeuvrable yet stable, with heavier components at the bottom.

Where appropriate, off-the-shelf parts were selected to save time and cost. Articulating arms, extruded aluminium chassis and locking swivel castors are all high quality components integrated into the design.

Bespoke features include LCD display for multi-channel output, EEG amplifier & recorder, durable keyboard shelf, accessories drawer, signal processor, safety power supply and central cable management channel.

The versatile trolley is also reconfigurable for portable or permanent wall-mount installations. Equipment can be mounted to the chassis and tethered to wearable monitors.

With the Neuvo trolley, the equipment can come to the patient, so they can remain comfortable and relaxed. The design has vastly increased usability for patient and clinician, helping to improve diagnostic efficiency and user experience in clinics around the world.