Wound Measurement Guide
(Wound Ruler)

Disposable paper rulers for measurement of wounds.
Calibrated in centimeters.

Easy to read black print hash marks

Sturdy, yet flexible enough to place on
difficult to reach wounds.
Product Details

  • Paper Disposable
  • Bound Pad of 50 single use rulers
  • The ruler measures in centimeters  from 0 to 14 cm
  • Publisher: Wound Care Education Institute
  • Pricing per pad
  1. Using the "Wound Measurement Guide", measure the length of the
    wound.  Measurements should be taken from open wound edge to open
    wound edge at the longest point. Direction of length is from head to toe
    or “clock method” 12:00 – 6:00.
  2. Using the "Wound Measurement Guide", measure the width of the
    wound.  Measurements should be taken from open wound edge to open
    wound edge at the longest point. Direction of width is from side to side or
    “clock method”  3:00 – 9:00.
  3. The depth of  a wound can be described as the distance from the visible
    surface to the deepest point in the wound. Using moistened cotton tip
    applicator, place into the depth of the wound to be measured, and grasp
    the applicator at skin level While still grasping applicator, remove from
    the wound and place next to "Wound Measurement Guide" to determine
    measurement.
  4. Document findings.
How to Measure Wounds

Size is determined in centimeters by measuring in order,
Length x Width x Depth.
Product Instructions
Wound Measurement Guide (Wound Rulers)
$2.00
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