The Marsden M-650 is a high capacity scale for weighing a patient in a wheelchair. The ramps of the one-piece platform have a gentle incline to make it easier to push wheelchairs onto the scale. The M-650 has a 300kg capacity.

With easy access for wheelchair users, the M-650 bariatric scale is the ideal scale for hospitals and care homes. With Class III Approval and graduations to 100g it is suitable for measuring weight for critical treatment, as well as other medical uses. This scale is particularly useful in Renal Units, Outpatients areas and where regular weight readings are required for disabled patients.

The Tare and Preset Tare functions mean that the weight of the wheelchair can be deducted before weighing the patient, meaning the weight reading provided by the scale is an accurate weight of the patient only.

The scale weighs up to 300kg in 100g increments and has a rechargeable battery offering over 55 hours of continuous use. Wheels and handle are fitted to the platform for transporting the scale, and a number of accessories are available to make the scale more versatile, including handrails, a printer for recording weight, and wireless patient data transfer.

These scales can also be fitted with either a Bluetooth or Wifi module as an optional extra. With the patient and wheelchair on the scale, the weight reading can be transmitted from the scale to another device.

Wireless scales help to streamline the recording of patient weight information and are an essential consideration if you intend to become a paperless establishment. In particular, in the UK, they can contribute to the NHS’ paperless target.