Advanced patient bedside device integration: a new project step between Lomar Medical and the Policlinico di Milano
- Lomar 360
- Mar 6
- 3 min read
The collaboration between Lomar Medical and the new Milan Polyclinic, currently under construction, continues with further technical development dedicated to optimizing highly complex hospital beds.
After supplying over 1,000 complete hospital bedheads, designed with a concealed compartment for a privacy curtain (extendable up to 2 meters) and provision for a nurse call system, the facility requested a functional evolution aimed at the integrated management of medical devices at the patient's bedside.
Criticality in modern hospital environments
In new-generation hospital departments, the increase in electromedical devices and accessories leads to operational criticalities:
• Overlapping infusion pumps and IV hooks
• Non-optimized positioning of collection vessels
• Interference with nurse call systems
• Encumbrances that limit ergonomics and speed of intervention
• Greater complexity in sanitization procedures
For healthcare directorates and clinical engineering offices, the integrated management of these elements is a key factor in terms of safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The design solution: integrated accessory holder on a swivel bar
At the request of the Milan Polyclinic, Lomar Medical designed and manufactured modular accessory holders that can be attached to the adjustable instrument holder bar of the bed head.
The system integrates:
• Supports for infusion pumps
• IV hook attachments
• Collection pot holder
• Full compatibility with nurse call system
• Consistency with the most advanced clinical engineering standards
The goal was to create a structurally robust, modular, and fully integrated system, minimizing additional, uncoordinated elements.
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Materials and supply chain control: stainless steel and antibacterial plastics
The Lomar technical office has developed a hybrid system that combines:
• High-strength stainless steel structural components
• Functional elements in antibacterial plastic material
Antibacterial plastics: technology and advantages
The antibacterial plastics used are technical polymers (such as ABS or modified polycarbonate) with added antimicrobial agents incorporated directly into the mass of the material.
Unlike surface treatments, the antibacterial action is not limited to an external coating, but is distributed homogeneously, ensuring:
• Constant antimicrobial activity over time
• Resistance to scratches and abrasions
• Stability even after repeated sanitization cycles
The additives work by inhibiting the proliferation of bacteria on the surface and counteracting the formation of biofilm, helping to reduce the microbial load in high-traffic areas.
For healthcare facilities this translates into:
• Support for Infection Control policies
• Compatibility with hospital disinfectants and alcoholic solutions
• High durability and dimensional stability
• Weight reduction on orientable systems, improving ergonomics and maneuverability
It's important to emphasize that antibacterial plastics don't replace sanitization protocols, but rather support them, integrating into infection risk prevention strategies.
Internal production and controlled quality
All stainless steel components are manufactured internally in the Lomar mechanical processing department, guaranteeing:
• Direct control of production quality
• High structural strength
• Durability over time
• Compliance with hospital sector requirements
Internal management of the supply chain also allows for high design flexibility and customization based on the technical specifications of the healthcare facility.
An integrated approach for new hospitals
The choice of the Milan Polyclinic confirms Lomar Medical as a technical partner for the design of advanced hospital environments.
Not only a supplier of hospital bedheads, but a single point of contact for:
• Customized design based on specifications
• Integration with nurse call systems
• Solutions for technical hospital furniture
• Coordination with clinical engineering
• Internal production and after-sales assistance
In a context where operational efficiency, clinical safety, and infection risk management are strategic priorities, the structural integration of devices at the patient's bedside is a key element in the design of new hospitals.
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