Seca 763 Digital Medical Scale w/ Stadiometer

The innovative Seca 763 Digital Column Scale is a digital weighing and measuring station with automatic BMI calculation. With the integrated digital measuring rod, the Seca 763 Digital Scale with Stadiometer provides weight, height and BMI readings in one single step. The Seca 763 Column Scale is especially suitable for demanding users in the general and internal medical sectors and also in diabetology and endocrinology. The Seca 763 Digital Column Scale with Stadiometer weighing and measuring station is also an ideal instrument for those fitness studios and sports clubs who wish to offer their members a special service.

After measuring and weighing on the Seca 763 Digital Scale and Stadiometer, the weight and height are indicated on two LCD displays integrated into the display panel. On the basis of these values, the Seca 763 Column Scale with Stadiometer, at the touch of a button, automatically calculates the BMI of the patient. This value provides information on the general nutritional condition of the patient on the basis of the recognized WHO standard. With its capacity of 550 pounds, the low platform and very robust design , the Seca 763 Digital Scale with Stadiometer's measuring station is also extremely suitable for heavyweight patients.

Making Sure to Check Children's Growth

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson executive director of digital health at Seattle Children's hospital recently wrote on the Seattle Children's blog about the updated 2014 recommendations for children's check-ups. It's worth reading if you're a parent. The information parents should know is here. One of the most interesting facts Dr. Swanson mentions is #2 on her list-- growth.

"Growth: Children must get their growth checked at every single well check-up for their entire childhood. Babies should have a height, weight, and head circumference measured (through age 2) and then weight, height, and blood pressure should be checked at every check-up from age 3 and up," writes Dr. Swanson.

QuickMedical provides the medical supplies and equipment to make accurate dependable growth measurement easy for both parents and kids. Pediatric head circumference measuring tapeis latex free, making it ideal for measuring infant head circumferences. A durable growth chart such as the QM 338 Wall Growth Chart makes monitoring growth fun and easy for kids, at home, school, or the doctor's office. The polyester laminated covering makes it easy to clean. It has an adhesive backing for simple wall placement. It measures 0-78 inches or 0-198 centimeters. This can measure a person as tall as 6 feet 5 inches.

QuickMedical is also your online source for pediatric blood pressure monitors. Checking blood pressure in young people is important at every check-up. But it's important that the blood pressure monitor is designed for and approved for pediatric use. An improperly fitting blood pressure cuff will always give an inaccurate reading.

Dr. Swanson has also shared a large visual guide to the new recommendations. Doctors and parents should take a look at this and use it as a starting point to continue more conversations together about health and healthcare for kids.