Introduction
Intended use
The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale is intended to be used by clinicians for weighing
patients from 0.35 oz to 44 lbs (10 g to 20 kg) and measuring patients up to 32 inches
(81 cm), depending on the size of the scale cradle.
Indications for use
The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scale is used by clinicians to weigh and measure the
length of neonate and pediatric patients.
Pediatric scales can make contact with a patient's head, neck, back, arms, legs, and side.
Contact duration is intended to be limited to less than 30 seconds.
Intended clinical care environments
The Welch Allyn Pediatric/Infant Scales are intended to be used in the following clinical
care environments:
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Hospitals
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Ambulatory care centers
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Physicians' offices
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Other professional medical facilities
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