Pn Wound Measuring Guide, PN01228
- Medex SKU:
- NSC-PN01228
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Pocket Nurse Wound Measuring Guide (PN01228) is a medical training and clinical tool designed for accurately assessing and documenting wounds.
Key Features
Portable and Durable: The guide is a compact, plastic card that is small enough to fit in a pocket or on a lanyard, making it a convenient tool for use during clinical rotations or patient care.
Dual-Sided Measurement: The guide features both centimeter and inch scales, allowing for flexibility and accuracy in wound measurement, regardless of the preferred unit of measurement.
Transparent Design: The guide is transparent, which allows clinicians to place it directly over a wound to accurately measure its length, width, and depth.
Additional Reference Information: The card often includes additional reference information that is useful for wound care, such as a color-coded chart for different types of wound tissue (e.g., necrotic, sloughy, granulating) and a guide to documenting wound characteristics.
Ease of Documentation: The simple and clear markings on the guide make it easy for students and professionals to document wound measurements on a patient's chart.
Uses
Wound Assessment: The primary use is to accurately measure and assess wounds, which is a fundamental skill in nursing, medicine, and physical therapy.
Clinical Training: It is an essential tool for training students how to properly document wound measurements and characteristics.
Patient Care: It is used in clinical practice by healthcare professionals to monitor the progression or regression of a wound over time, which helps in evaluating the effectiveness of a treatment plan.
Infection Control: The guide is designed to be easily cleaned and sanitized, ensuring that it can be used safely in a clinical environment and to prevent cross-contamination.