Buyer's guide: Paediatric Scales Paediatric scales are designed for weighing infants. The Royal College of Paediatric s and Child Health has advised that all children between 2 and 18 should be weighed annually.
The Kilogram has changed but not in a way you think Since 1889 a platinum-iridium cylinder was made, which was to serve as a global standard for weighing: the kilogram.
Buyer’s Guide: Scales for Fishmongers Waterproof scales are essential for fishmongers. If a scale without an IP rating is used, it could be at risk of being broken if liquid finds its way into the scale.
Why the Patient Transfer Scale is easier than using a bed scale or hoist scale The innovative Marsden Patient Transfer Scale will change the way hospitals weigh immobile patients.
What makes a retail scale different to other industrial weighing scales? A retail scale, or price computing scale as they are also known, are specialist industrial scales that are used to calculate an item’s price based on its weight.
Buyer's Guide: Weighing Scales for Zoos (all sizes) Marsden’s range of weighing scales for zoos are perfect for weighing large and small animals, as well as for weighing animal feeds.
Midwives call for return of pregnancy weight targets There is a “need for guidelines on pregnancy weight gain in the UK,” and it is “a real concern some midwives do not have access to weighing scales”, according to the Royal College of Midwives, reported in the Times and the Guardian this morning.
Buyer's Guide: Bespoke weighing scales Not every industrial scale need can be matched with a standard product - sometimes a bespoke weighing scale is needed to meet your specific requirements.
5 reasons why you need waterproof scales Waterproof scales are essential in many industries, and using a waterproof scale brings many benefits.
The Importance of Weighing Patients on Admission to Hospital Accurately recording your weight on admission to hospital is vital to administering effective medical care, yet some factors can make this process difficult.
Buyer’s Guide: Scales for weighing toddlers Weighing toddlers is crucial for monitoring changes in health.
5 Benefits of printing your weight data Recording weight readings could save production time, reduce costly errors and improve customer service.
How to Weigh a Child with Physical Disabilities Childhood obesity has been called ‘one of the greatest health problems of the 21st century’ – with Marsden reporting earlier this year that 40% of children in Year 6 are overweight.
What can parents do to help prevent childhood obesity? Usually, babies are weighed at birth and then on a regular basis by a midwife or health visitor.
