Marsden HM-201D Automatic Height Measure, 120cm–200cm Range, Digital BMI Input for Column and Bariatric Scales
- Automatic digital height measure, 120cm to 200cm range, measuring patient height electronically as they stand under the measure and transferring the height reading directly to the connected Marsden scale indicator for instant BMI calculation, eliminating all manual height measurement and entry steps.
- Fully automatic height capture transfers directly to the scale indicator, reducing the per-patient measurement time for height and BMI assessment compared with manual or digital rod options, supporting the high-throughput workflows of NHS outpatient departments and specialist obesity clinics where dozens of patients are assessed per session.
- Eliminates all manual measurement and data entry steps, removing the height measurement variability, parallax errors and manual keypad entry errors that affect BMI calculation accuracy with analogue and digital-read manual height measures in high-frequency outpatient assessment settings.
- Compatible with Marsden column scales including M-110 and bariatric scale configurations, providing the highest-automation height and BMI measurement capability for NHS procurement teams specifying a complete weight, height and BMI clinical assessment station for busy outpatient and obesity clinic environments.
Marsden HM-201D: Automatic Digital Height Measure with Direct BMI Integration for Column Scales
The Marsden HM-201D is an automatic digital height measure that measures patient standing height electronically and transfers the reading directly to the connected Marsden column scale indicator for instant, zero-manual-entry BMI calculation. As the highest-automation height measurement option in the Marsden range, the HM-201D eliminates the three potential error points of manual height measurement: rod positioning judgement, reading parallax and manual keypad data entry, producing the most consistent and rapid height-and-BMI assessment workflow available for NHS outpatient and specialist obesity clinic environments.
The 120cm to 200cm range covers the full practical adult patient spectrum for NHS hospital outpatient, obesity and bariatric clinic use, with the automatic transfer eliminating the BMI calculation bottleneck in high-throughput sessions where dozens of patients are measured and recorded per session.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Range | 120cm to 200cm |
| Type | Automatic, electronic height capture |
| Data Transfer | Direct to connected Marsden scale indicator |
| BMI | Calculated instantly on indicator without manual entry |
| Compatible Scales | M-110, M-100 and compatible column scale configurations |
| Clinical Benefit | Eliminates all manual measurement and entry steps |
Clinical Workflow and Compliance
In NHS outpatient obesity clinics, bariatric pre-assessment services and high-throughput GP practices, the speed and accuracy of the height measurement step directly affects session capacity and BMI measurement reliability. Manual height measurement with an analogue or digital rod adds approximately 15-30 seconds per patient for measurement, reading and keypad entry; automatic capture with the HM-201D reduces this to the time the patient takes to stand under the measure, typically 2-3 seconds. At a clinic measuring 40 patients per session, this time saving is operationally significant. The elimination of manual keypad BMI input also removes a documented data entry error risk: miskeyed height values produce incorrect BMI calculations that may affect NICE CG43 obesity pathway staging decisions if not checked against the clinical record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HM-201D require the patient to stand completely still for the height measurement to register?
The HM-201D uses an electronic detection mechanism that captures the height reading when the patient is in the measurement position under the headpiece. The patient should be standing upright with heels together and eyes forward (Frankfurt plane) for the reading to be accurate, as postural variation at the time of measurement affects the result by up to 10mm. The measurement takes approximately 1-2 seconds once the patient is in position, and the indicator displays both the height and calculated BMI immediately, allowing the clinician to confirm the reading before the patient moves away from the scale.
Can the HM-201D be retrofitted to an existing Marsden column scale that currently has a manual height measure?
Retrofitting the HM-201D to an existing column scale depends on whether the scale indicator supports the automatic height data input that the HM-201D uses to transfer the height reading. This is a scale-specific compatibility question: contact Marsden with your existing scale model and serial number to confirm whether the HM-201D is compatible with your current indicator. If compatibility is confirmed, Marsden can advise on the retrofitting process. If the existing indicator does not support automatic height input, upgrading the indicator may be required as part of the HM-201D addition.
Part of our Class III approved Medical Scales and Measuring range. Patient height measurers provide accurate standing and seated height measurement for clinical assessment in care homes and NHS environments.
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- Automatic digital height measure, 120cm to 200cm range, measuring patient height electronically as they stand under the measure and transferring the height reading directly to the connected Marsden scale indicator for instant BMI calculation, eliminating all manual height measurement and entry steps.
- Fully automatic height capture transfers directly to the scale indicator, reducing the per-patient measurement time for height and BMI assessment compared with manual or digital rod options, supporting the high-throughput workflows of NHS outpatient departments and specialist obesity clinics where dozens of patients are assessed per session.
- Eliminates all manual measurement and data entry steps, removing the height measurement variability, parallax errors and manual keypad entry errors that affect BMI calculation accuracy with analogue and digital-read manual height measures in high-frequency outpatient assessment settings.
- Compatible with Marsden column scales including M-110 and bariatric scale configurations, providing the highest-automation height and BMI measurement capability for NHS procurement teams specifying a complete weight, height and BMI clinical assessment station for busy outpatient and obesity clinic environments.