Height Measurement as a Standalone Device or Built Into the Scale
Detecto Sonaris sonar stadiometer, wall-mount digital and mechanical height rods, a portable height rod with carrying case, and Detecto Apex and Icon clinical scales with built-in mechanical or sonar height rods. SR Scales wall and add-on rods are also available.
→ Part of Medical Scales. Also see Floor Scales, Chair Scales and Pediatric Medical.
| Model | Type | Measurement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detecto Sonaris | Standalone stadiometer | Sonar | Fast, contact-free height reads |
| Detecto DHRWM | Wall-mount rod | Digital | Pediatrics and exam rooms |
| Detecto PHR | Portable rod | Mechanical | School screening, field visits |
| Detecto Apex SH | Scale with rod | Sonar, 600 lb scale | Combined weight and height station |
| Detecto Apex UWA | Scale with rod | Mechanical, EMR connected | Clinics on Welch Allyn Connex |
| Detecto Icon | Scale with rod | Sonar, 1,000 lb scale | Bariatric-capable intake |
Standalone Stadiometer or Scale With a Rod?
A scale with a built-in rod like the Detecto Apex measures both in one spot, which suits a single intake station. A separate device such as the Sonaris or DHRWM wall rod lets two patients be measured at once. Already own a scale? The SR9110 adds a rod to the SR585i.
Sonar or Mechanical?
Sonar models like the Apex SH and Icon read height without a headpiece, which is quicker at busy intake. Mechanical rods such as the 3PHTROD-WM have fewer parts to maintain.
Can height readings go straight into our EHR?
Yes, with the Detecto Apex UWA, which connects to Welch Allyn Connex vital signs monitors. That removes manual transcription at intake.
What should school nurses or mobile screening teams use?
The Detecto portable height rod with its carrying case. It sets up without wall mounting and packs down between sites.
Read the full guide: Medical Scale Buying Guide: Bariatric, Wheelchair and Stadiometer
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