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HSM-5 — The RIFE HSM-5 is a mobile nursing laptop and medical cart for ward rounds, bedside charting and shared clinical-computing tasks. It combines an adjustable workstation with open storage and optional cabinet or display configurations.
What Makes the HSM-5 Different?
HSM-5 is oriented toward nursing workflows where quick movement, easy access and a practical laptop or monitor position matter more than carrying heavy diagnostic equipment.
Designed Around the Working Workflow
A nursing cart should support the sequence of reviewing records, entering observations and moving safely to the next patient. The equipment layout must therefore consider keyboard reach, screen angle, accessory access and the space available around beds.
The medical environment, equipment list and cleaning protocol vary from project to project. The cart should therefore be selected as a configured workstation rather than assumed to be a universal off-the-shelf frame.
Key Features
- Mobile nursing-workstation format
- Height-adjustable column
- Laptop or VESA-monitor configurations
- Open shelf storage
- Optional cabinet module
- Dual-monitor option where appropriate
- Locking castors and internal cable routing
Technical Specifications and Configuration Range
The following details are retained from the existing product specification and presented as configuration ranges. They must be verified against the final equipment list and quotation before ordering.
| Height adjustment | Manual, gas-spring-assisted or electric actuator options, depending on approved configuration |
|---|---|
| Indicative height range | Approximately 750–1200 mm in the existing product specification; final range to be confirmed |
| Column construction | Extruded aluminium telescopic column with powder-coated or anodised finish options |
| Indicative column load | Approximately 25–40 kg depending on lift mechanism, equipment layout and centre of gravity |
| Base | Reinforced mild-steel, low-profile anti-tip base with powder-coated finish |
| Castors | Four swivel castors with total-lock options; 75 mm or 100 mm wheel options referenced in the existing specification |
| Worksurface options | Approximately 600 × 450 mm or 700 × 500 mm, with custom sizes subject to project review |
| Indicative worksurface load | Approximately 20–30 kg, subject to equipment distribution and approved configuration |
| Display compatibility | VESA 75 × 75 mm and 100 × 100 mm options |
| Indicative monitor range | 17–32 inches, subject to monitor weight, arm selection and stability review |
| Cable management | Internal or integrated routing provisions for power and data cables |
| Finish | Industrial powder coating with black, white or project-specific RAL colour options |
Ergonomics, Stability and Mobility
The workstation should place the display, laptop or input devices at a comfortable working height while maintaining a stable centre of gravity. Height adjustment is useful for shared workstations, but the selected lift mechanism must be matched to the total load. Castor diameter and material should reflect the flooring, thresholds and travel distance. Locking castors secure the cart during data entry or equipment use, while the low-profile base helps the cart approach beds, desks or work counters.
Device Integration and Cable Management
Before production, RIFE should receive the device model, display size, VESA pattern, computer or CPU dimensions, charger details, cable connections and required accessories. This information is used to review mounting, ventilation, cable slack, power distribution and access. A neat cable path is particularly important on an adjustable cart because cables must remain protected through the complete height and movement range.
Applications
- Ward rounds
- Bedside documentation
- Nursing stations
- Outpatient and day-care areas
- Patient education and care coordination
The listed applications are examples. Final suitability depends on equipment weight, infection-control or cleaning requirements, electrical requirements and the operating process at the installation site.
How to Specify the Correct Cart
- List every device and accessory that will be carried.
- Provide dimensions, weight, VESA pattern and cable connections.
- Confirm the required sitting and standing work heights.
- Describe the route, floor type, thresholds and lift access.
- Identify storage, locking, scanner, printer or power requirements.
- Confirm the quantity, delivery city and required project schedule.
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Request a Techno-Commercial Quotation
Request a quotation for the HSM-5. Share the intended application, equipment list, quantity, installation city and required accessories. RIFE can then review the cart as a complete workstation and recommend the appropriate height adjustment, mounting, storage, castors, cable management and power configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSM-5 designed for ward rounds?
Yes, the model is positioned for mobile nursing documentation and bedside-computing workflows.
Can it use a laptop instead of a monitor?
Laptop and monitor arrangements can be considered according to the selected work surface and mounting configuration.
Can enclosed storage be added?
An optional cabinet module may be discussed for accessories or documents.
What should be confirmed before ordering?
Provide the computer type, screen size, equipment weight, working-height requirement, storage and intended ward workflow.