Author(s) Langemo D, Anderson J, Hanson D, Hunter S, Thompson P, et al.

Journal Advances in skin & wound care. Date of publication 2008 Jan 1;volume 21(1):42-5; quiz 45-7.

Abstract 1. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2008 Jan;21(1):42-5; quiz 45-7. Measuring wound length, width, and area: which technique? Langemo D(1), Anderson J, Hanson D, Hunter S, Thompson P. Author information: (1)University of North Dakota College of Nursing, Grand Forks, ND, USA. Comment in Adv Skin Wound Care. 2008 Oct;21(10):450; author reply 450-2. PURPOSE: To provide practitioners with evidence-based recommendations for measuring wound size. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe different methods of measuring wound size and their advantages and disadvantages. 2. Discuss a research study conducted to determine the most accurate ruler technique for measuring wounds. 3. Identify evidence-based wound measurement data and recommendations for clinical practice. DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000284967.69863.2f PMID: 18156829 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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