Determining your body composition in only 17 seconds

The device can be set up and configured in only a few steps. Thanks to its intuitive user interface, it can be used without long familiarisation phases, which also eliminates the need for unnecessary absences. With the help of the seca 360° wireless technology, you can easily connect the seca mBCA 515 to any computer or seca 360° wireless products, such as the ultrasonic measuring station seca 287, for example.

The seca mBCA 515 is equipped with a rotatable touch screen display that offers a user-friendly interface. With an upright patient standing on the device, and the push of a button, the exact body weight is measured. An additional balance weight can be used to quickly subtract the weight of the patient’s clothing. Body height can be manually added or transmitted wirelessly from another seca 360° measuring station. With information on body weight and height, the device can automatically calculate the patient’s Body Mass Index (BMI). Directly hereafter, and by way of integrated electrodes, the seca mBCA 515 conducts the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to determine body composition. For this, the patient positions his bare feet onto the foot electrodes and, with his hands, holds onto the handrails with integrated hand electrodes. The device will check and verify that the patient is correctly positioned. Once all electrode indicators on the display are green, a countdown announces the automatic initiation of the measurements. The process takes approximately 17 seconds. If after this, information on the PAL-value (Physical Activity Level) as well as the waist circumference is entered into the program, the device can also determine the overall energy consumption and quantify the volume of visceral fat.

To guarantee an easy and effective handling, the device also supports you in the process of evaluating the received data. Within the standard mode, you can choose from various evaluation modules. These modules interpret the given data and edit the acquired information into coherent graphics. They are also equipped with reference values which help evaluate the data. You can directly determine and assign nutrition status, energy consumption, body composition and water distribution.

With the help of the seca analytics 115 PC software, you can generate a patient record and either transfer the data onto a computer or directly print it. The information can also be transmitted into your existing patient data management system (PDMS) which will prevent transposed digits in the future.

For printing your patient’s measurement data, the information can be sent to your printer wirelessly. You can give the printout to your patient and use it to explain the results in detail and document further therapy developments. This strengthens the relationship between you and your patient and allows you to keep them informed about their overall state of health.