M-999 Patient Transfer Scale

Marsden M-999 Patient Transfer Scale

The Patient Transfer Scale is a revolutionary way to weigh time-critical or immobile patients in seconds. It is a transfer slide with an in-built weighing scale which means patients can be weighed during the lateral transfer from trolley to bed, or bed to bed.

In 2021, the Patient Transfer Scale was awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation – a highly sought-after, prestigious award, which is the highest official accolade that a British business can be given.

What are the benefits of the Patient Transfer Scale?

Weighing a patient at the point they are admitted to the hospital is made easier with the Patient Transfer Scale. In order to administer medication or treatment accurately, the patient needs to be weighed. However, with immobile patients, this is not easy, with the only solutions being bed weighing scales or hoist scales, both of which can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

Lateral transfer of a patient from trolley to bed or bed to bed is an already existing - and essential - procedure. Therefore, the Patient Transfer Scale allows you to get a weight reading for these patients without taking up any time.

This helps you to reduce door to needle times and meet targets, and medication or treatment can be administered faster and with confidence by healthcare professionals. It also means less stress for staff, less stress for the patient, and the patient can be weighed with dignity.

Why do you need an accurate weight for patients?

A patient’s weight can be critical to delivering the right care and treatment at the right time. Getting a weight reading is particularly important when medication or treatment needs to be administered fast; however, in many cases, it is not easy to weigh the patient.

The more accurate the weight reading, the more accurate the drug dosage, and the more effectively the patient can be treated. The Patient Transfer Scale means that weight readings never need to be estimated again - so better patient care and patient outcomes.

Gaining an accurate weight for a patient is required as part of the five MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) steps, to identify adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition.

How is the Patient Transfer Scale used?

The Patient Transfer Scale, or PTS, can be used in the same way as a transfer board. Simply place the PTS across the trolley and bed, and move your patient across in line with your manual handling/patient transfer policies. You’ll just need to stop for 3-4 seconds as they pass over the PTS in order for the weight reading to register.

Summary of Features:

• Class III Approved
• MDD Approved
• Transfer board with an in-built weighing scale
• A more dignified way of weighing, reducing stress for patients
• Provides an accurate weight to 500g
• Quick and easy to use
• Portable
• Large, clear digital weight display
• Wipe clean surface
• Hold of weight feature
• Hooks for wall mounting provided
• Magnetic mains charger provided
• Optional carry case