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5. Stadiometers for Measuring Children
and Adolescents
Stadiometers are available
in two types. The first type is permanently fixed to the wall in a clinic
area. The second type is portable. The most common failing of a portable
stadiometer is a base that is too small. When the base is too small, the
stadiometer is not stable and entirely perpendicular to the floor.
![Photo of child at stadiometer](../images/childheight1.jpg) |
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![Check](../images/check2.gif) |
Equipment
must be used for the purpose for which it was designed |
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![Cross](../images/redcross.gif) |
No tapes, yardsticks or graphics attached to the wall |
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![Cross](../images/redcross.gif) |
No
carpet under stadiometer |
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![Check](../images/check2.gif) |
Stadiometer
must be stable, calibrated and dedicated to the purpose |
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