The New Steady Scale

Responding to the needs of frail patients or those with balance issues who require assistance standing on their own, Philips introduces an innovative steady scale designed for home use. Similar to Philips’ standard scale, the steady scale allows wireless, automatic capture and transmission of weight measurements up to 440 pounds. The scale includes integrated handle bars for patients to steady themselves, enabling an accurate weight capture for patients who would otherwise be unable to stand unassisted. Also included in the steady scale are easy-to-use buttons and multilingual audio prompts to help facilitate proper use. “This innovation is particularly important for many elderly men and women who could benefit from telehealth, but because they can’t stand unassisted with a standard scale, current telehealth solutions are not an option,” says Paul Bromberg, vice president and general manager, Remote Patient Monitoring. “With Philips new steady scale, we make telehealth—and a better quality of life—a viable option for this population.”