The Best of: Wound Measurement

Wound measurement is a process used to track and measure the progression or deterioration of wound healing from week to week and to assist clinicians in determining if current interventions are effective. For the measurements to be useful, consistency is the key.

Comparison of wound measurements is only valuable if they are taken under the same conditions using the same methods. Research shows the most accurate method of using linear measurement with ruler is with a head-to-toe orientation, and measuring the longest length head-to-toe, and the widest width side-to-side, perpendicular to length.