13
Components
Scale
Figure 13a:
The scale has two purposes: it
can be used to measure a client’s weight,
and to measure the weight a client is
bearing during ambulation.
To use the scale:
• Turn on the display and use the lb/
kg button to display either pounds or
kilograms.
• Before approaching the client who will
be weighed, attach all the components
you will need for this particular client,
(leg straps, arm supports, etc.) and then
press the ZERO button to zero the scale.
• Proceed to lift the client. Once a client is
completely supported by the TRAM, the
client’s weight will be displayed.
There are two ways to measure
weight-bearing during ambulation:
Method 1:
Turn on and zero the scale
as previously described. Once the client
is lifted and in the walking position, the
weight displayed is the amount of weight
that the TRAM is bearing.
Method 2:
Using the thigh supports and
the seated transfer procedure, lift the
client with the TRAM. With the client’s full
weight displayed on the scale, press the
zero button. Next, re-position the client
for ambulation. The weight the client is
bearing will be displayed as a negative
number.
Figure 13a
