The Transtek TeleRPM, cellular weight scale, is an FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring (RPM) medical device that automatically sends vital sign data to either the Tenovi RPM dashboard or a client software platform through APIs. This blog post explains how to properly use the TeleRPM cellular scale for accurate measurements every time.
Remote Patient Monitoring Cellular Scale Use Cases
In the past, patients maintained handwritten weight records and brought them to appointments. Healthcare providers could not review this data until the patient’s in-person visit. Unfortunately, this could result in adverse health consequences due to fluctuations in weight. Today, remote patient monitoring scales continuously track weight for various health conditions. The following section outlines three prevalent conditions requiring consistent weight monitoring: congestive heart failure, obesity, and eating disorders.
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart cannot pump blood adequately. This can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs and legs over time. Weight gain is one of the first signs of congestive heart failure. In addition, heart failure can be a precursor to more severe symptoms and conditions.
Studies dating as far back as 2011 suggest that patients monitored remotely are less likely to have readings fall outside a healthy range. If a patient’s weight fluctuates by more than 3 pounds daily, a remote patient monitoring scale sends a real-time alert to their physician. Daily weight monitoring allows patients to stay on top of managing congestive heart failure and work on preventative care rather than treatment.
Obesity Management
From 1999–2000 through 2017–2018, the CDC reports obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. Severe obesity rates also increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. Obesity can lead to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. All of these conditions are the leading causes of preventable, premature death.
Consistent weight measurements allow physicians to detect these weight-related issues, including congestive heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation. Therefore, the TeleRPM cellular scale conveniently monitors weight loss, preventing weight-related disease.
In addition, the remote patient monitoring scale helps patients take greater ownership of their health journey. Patients use the remote patient monitoring scale to:
- Track progress on their weight loss journey.
- Empower patients to adjust their lifestyle choices according to daily measurements.
- Provide their physician with accurate body weight readings and trends to individualize their treatment plans better.
Eating Disorders
In certain clinical cases, taking weight measurements may induce anxiety. For example, patients with eating disorders traditionally take measurements at their physician’s office with a numberless scale. Taking measurements at home with a numberless cellular scale offers a stress-free method for obtaining a consistent blind weight in a controlled setting.
With strict data security measures, the TeleRPM cellular weight scale used with Tenovi RPM solutions fully complies with HIPAA regulations. Technical support is readily accessible, offering chat or phone support options.
TeleRPM Cellular Scale Features
The TeleRPM cellular scale is an FDA-cleared device with industry-leading accuracy. Key features include the following.
- Measures weight up to 218kg
- FDA-cleared, CE, and EN certified
- Industry-leading accuracy of 50kg+/- 0.2kg,100kg+/- 0.3kg,150kg+/- 0.4kg,200kg+/- 0.5kg
- High-precision sensors with gravity correction
- Continuous operation
- Comes with 4AA batteries
How to Use the TeleRPM Cellular Scale
TeleRPM’s remote patient monitoring cellular scale is ready to use right out of the box. Users simply have to step on the scale. The digital cellular scale transmits data wirelessly to the Tenovi cloud without any action. Physicians can view vital signs in the Tenovi RPM dashboard or their platform.
Please review this quick video on how to use the TeleRPM remote patient monitoring cellular scale.
Tenovi Technical Support
Although the cellular scale device is easy to use, patients or partners may require some assistance. That’s why a strong HIPAA-compliant technical support team is needed for onboarding and supporting patients throughout their RPM care journey.
Tenovi’s HIPAA-compliant technical support team ensures that patients and healthcare providers are appropriately trained to use RPM devices effectively. As a result, this saves time and revenue and reduces the burden on healthcare providers. Tenovi offers technical support for our 15 FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring devices.
Are you part of an RPM service or software, chronic care management, or telehealth company that wants to learn more about Tenovi’s remote patient monitoring services? Please book a free demo and consultation with Tenovi today to learn more.
