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As America's baby boomers age, many healthcare providers are experiencing a rise in elderly patients. These patients may have impaired mobility, which is defined as lower extremity weakness and decreased balance. When using weighing scales with patients that have physical limitations, stability and fall prevention must be considered. Facilities can help reduce fall risks and provide a safer weighing experience by using equipment specifically designed for patients with mobility challenges.
Some facilities allow patients to utilize their walker or wall-mounted grab bars while standing on the scale, however this can result in inaccurate weight measurements. Integrated safety features such as “live” handrails are designed to let the patient to hold onto the handrails for stability while the scale accurately calculates weight.
Wheelchair scales can also be used to weigh patients with physical disabilities. These scales allow patients to remain safely seated in their wheelchair while simultaneously being weighed. The scale is designed to be able to subtract the entered weight of the wheelchair and display only the patient’s weight.
Health o meter Professional Scales understands the importance of a positive and safe weighing experience and offers multiple products that help protect mobility challenged patients. These product offerings include several wheelchair scale models, including the new 2620KL ADA Compliant wheelchair scale. The company also offers large platform scales with handrails to help stabilize patients that need extra support. Handrails are also available as add-ons for top selling primary care scales such as the 500KL and the 502KL.