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Top 5 Wheelchair Scale Types
Choosing a wheelchair scale that best fits your facility’s needs can be confusing. Wheelchair scales have several options such as dual ramps, single ramps, handrails and more. From acute to long-term care, there is a wheelchair scale designed to meet your needs. As you consider purchasing a wheelchair scale, you can use this guide to help select the best fit for your operations.
Dual-ramp Wheelchair Scales
Dual-ramp wheelchair scales offer easy access to the weighing platform and are ideal for healthcare settings where you need access the scale from either direction. Some dual-ramp wheelchair scales have two wheels, making the scale portable and easy to store, while others are stationary for permanent placement.
Single-ramp Wheelchair Scales
Single-ramp wheelchair scales are accessible from one side only. It is important to look for safety features such as a non-slip platform and bumpers to prevent the wheelchair from moving too far forward. Non-slip platforms can include vacuum-formed tops or rubberized anti-slip surfaces. Single-ramp wheelchair scales provide simple weighing and accurate results.
In-floor Wheelchair Scales
In-floor wheelchair scales are installed so the weighing platform is flush with your floor. This creates easy access to the scale platform for multi-purpose weighing without trip hazards. To prioritize patient safety, in-floor wheelchair scales should have a non-slip base, a remote mountable indicator and a handrail for added support.
Wheelchair Scales with Handrails
Wheelchair scales with handrails can come with either single- or dual-ramps and in-floor options. Depending on the application, handrails may be an essential part of the scale. They provide sturdy support for any patient using the scale. When comparing wheelchair scales, it is important to look for models with live handrails. This means while a patient is holding or leaning on the handrails, the scale still accurately records their weight.
Wheelchair Scales without Handrails
If handrails are not needed in your facility, there are several wheelchair scale models available without handrails. Single- and dual-ramp wheelchair scales without handrails allow you to easily move and store the scale.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers a range of wheelchair scales for patients with different mobility types. If you have any questions, contact a Rice Lake health scale expert at 800-472-6703.
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