title: Are In-Bed Electronic Weights Recorded in the Medical Record Accurate?
abstract: This study found large discrepancies between in-bed weights recorded in the medical record and carefully obtained standing weights with a calibrated, electronic bedside scale. This discrepancy appears to be related to inadequate bed calibration before patient admission and having excessive linen, clothing, and/or equipment on the bed during weighing by caregivers.
authors: Heather
authors: H
authors: Gerl
authors: Alexandra
authors: A
authors: Miko
authors: Mandy
authors: M
authors: Nelson
authors: Lori
authors: L
authors: Godaire
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001513:Beds; D001835:Body Weight; D004282:Documentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014894:Weights and Measures; D055815:Young Adult