4 Most Important Features of a Pediatric Exam Scale

Pediatric exam scales are important healthcare tools for tracking and evaluating children’s health. Unlike scales made for adult users, pediatric scales have particular features that make them well-suited to use with children and infants. Choosing a model that is able to accommodate your actual patients appropriately makes for the best investment and improved ability to track and respond appropriately to the patient’s needs. Befour has the pediatric exam scale and pediatric exam table you’re looking for and information about what high-quality scale features to prioritize when choosing a model. 

Accuracy & Precision 

When reviewing the weight readings of the smallest patients, it is essential to know you are getting accurate and precise numbers. That means that the pediatric scale you choose must be sensitive and flexible. It should be sensitive enough to pick up on the nuances of weight and volume changes yet flexible enough for use in a variety of settings and with a variety of users. 

Appropriate Age Range

Of course, a pediatric exam scale should be age appropriate for the intended users. That means that the scale’s size, as well as measurement options, should be designed with children and infants in mind. Befour’s pediatric scales are made to accommodate the frequent movements of babies. As such, they are incredibly steady and secure and able to provide the information you need most for this age range, including length measurements with incredible accuracy. 

Convenience 

Be sure not to overlook features that contribute to the convenience of use when you are choosing the right pediatric scale for your setting. Ideally, the scale will not require that you specially train your staff. Instead, it should be easy to understand and use without additional equipment. For your purposes, that might mean that it features a digital display with all settings clearly identified and simple to adjust. 

Measurement Unit Options

It can be especially helpful to choose a scale that has different options for measuring units. Befour’s MX282 Opti-PED pediatric exam scale offers kg, lb, and lb/oz for weight readings, and it offers decimal cm, decimal inch, and fractional inch readings for length. Additionally, these options can be locked into your desired unit of measure so there is no chance of inadvertently weighing in a unit of measure that was not intended. These options can be highly valuable when monitoring for different infant health metrics and concerns that might require either broader or more precise measurements and volumes.

Befour Has The Pediatric Exam Scale With All Of These Features

If you are on the market for a pediatric exam scale that includes all of the features mentioned above, and more, look no further than Befour. Our MX282 Opti-PED pediatric exam scale offers 10 gram accuracy, is easy and safe to use, and provides convenient length measurement options. Additionally, this scale provides an instantaneous reading that is helpful when working with a fussy baby. Contact us today to learn more about our pediatric and other healthcare scale options.