Medical scales used in hospitals and healthcare facilities should come with medical device certification. The scales are built with sturdy support in comparison to home care products. ISO certified hospitals and healthcare facilities would require all weighing devices be calibrated annually for accuracy and have access of calibration proof for audit traceability. The calibration test weights used for calibration should have valid verification certificate from SIRIM authorized service contractor.

Is your medical facility using the appropriate medical scale? The accurate measuring of a patient’s weight isn’t only important, it’s required. Physicians and medical professionals often need to keep track of patient weight loss or weight gain.

There are different types of medical scales that meets different clinical requirement.

All clinics would have available weight and height scale with BMI reading to determine a patient’s weight whether normal or weight underweight or overweight. Some scales come with mother and child function, which allow infant to be carried and cradled in the arms while the weight is being taken. Optional feature for scale connection to personal computers and printers by adding RS232 accessories would be an added convenience for patient records.

Baby scales are a standard weighing tool in paediatrics clinic. A good baby scale would have a large enough size pan, ergonomically designed built, built with ABS plastic for easy hygienic cleaning, sturdy and non slip for security. Baby scales should have a hold function feature to lock/freeze weight during movements when weight is taken.

For patients who have mobility challenges, there are chair scales and wheel chair floor scales to cater to their weighing needs with comfort at the same time capturing accurate weight reading.

- Chair scales have built in weighing function and have steerable wheels with convenient locking system. This bring mobility in bringing the scales to the patients and ensures more efficiency in use of time for clinic staffs and greater safety for mobility challenged patients. The chair scale is suitable for retirement homes and rehabilitation centers.

- Wheelchair platform scales are especially suitable for patients on wheelchairs. Look for scale that can be folded quickly and easily for transportation.

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