Standing height has to be measured on a rigid vertical with the patient on a flat base, and that is hard to arrange in a room you do not own. The seca 213 is a portable stadiometer that sets up on any floor without wall fixings, so a home visit, a school hall or a screening day gets the same measurement quality as a fixed clinic.
The rod breaks down into sections and clicks together quickly, a wall spacer holds it true without fittings, and a large floor plate keeps it stable while the patient stands. The scale is printed along the side of the rod, so the reading is visible while the head piece is being positioned.
It is light, has an integrated handle and the parts lock securely for carrying, which matters when it is going in and out of a car all day.
