Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale

Yes, the Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is specifically engineered for superior patient stability and safety, particularly for unsteady or bariatric users. The robust design features help ensure patient assurance during weighing.

Key stability features include:

• Padded Grip Handrails: Provides sturdy, reliable support, allowing patients to safely steady themselves.
• Robust Steel Construction: Ensures a durable and highly stable foundation, capable of accommodating high capacities (up to 1,000 lb).
• Non-Skid Platform: The large, low-profile weighing surface features a non-skid material to guarantee secure footing and prevent slips.

Yes, this bariatric scale is engineered for high-capacity clinical use, built with durable painted steel to ensure longevity and safety for unsteady or obese patients.

The scale’s capacity ranges significantly based on the model chosen:

• Models support up to 600 lb (270 kg).
• Other models offer an extremely high capacity of up to 1,000 lb (450 kg).

This high capacity is supported by patient assurance features like padded grip handrails and a non-skid, low-profile platform.

Yes, the Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is designed for seamless data integration, making it EMR/EHR ready.

Data transfer is facilitated through a dedicated RS-232 serial port, which allows for fast and simple patient data transfer and streamlined record keeping in clinical environments.

The scale offers dual power options for flexible use:

• It operates using six AA batteries (Note: batteries are not included).
• An optional AC adapter (Part #809161136203) is available and sold separately for continuous power needs.

Yes, the Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is equipped with several advanced digital features designed to enhance clinical efficiency and ensure accurate patient data management:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation: The scale instantly calculates the patient’s BMI once their height is input.
• EMR/EHR Ready Data Transfer: An integrated RS-232 serial port allows for seamless patient data output, making the scale ready for integration with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Weight Lock Function: A dedicated LOCK button retains the stable weight reading on the display after the patient has stepped off the platform, simplifying recording.
• Clear Display: Readings are shown on a high-contrast LCD display featuring large 0.75-inch high digits for exceptional visibility.

The Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is made in the U.S.

Yes, the Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is designed with high mobility in mind for clinical environments. Its integral features ensure easy movement and placement:

• Integral Wheels: The scale includes large-diameter, hard rubber wheels built into the base, allowing for smooth transit between locations.
• Doorway Compatibility: The unit’s design is intentionally narrow so it can fit through standard 30-inch doorways without difficulty.

Yes, the Detecto Digital Bariatric Scale is equipped with a display designed for maximum clarity for both patients and healthcare professionals.

• It features a high-contrast LCD screen.
• The digits are generously sized at 0.75 inches high to ensure measurements are clear and highly visible.