Measure wounds without the DECU–STICK
How to measure wounds without the DECU–STICK (sterile cotton swab with ruler) |
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1. Cut the package without damaging the stick. |
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2. Slide the stick out of the package just beyond the largest diameter of the wound; keep the stick sterile. |
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3. Place the tip of the stick on the edge of the wound where the diameter is largest. |
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4. Slide the package back to the opposite edge of the wound. |
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5. Read the largest diameter of the wound with the ruler. Round off the distance upward to the nearest 0.5 cm (7 cm in this case). |
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6. Record the distance on the “Wound Registration Form” (see the Manual on recording wounds). |
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7. In the same manner, measure the width of the wound perpendicular to the largest diameter and, if present, the depth and undermining. |