title: More than one way to measure a wound: an overview of tools and techniques.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To improve clinical practice and the quality of patient care by providing a learning opportunity that enhances the participant's understanding of the tools and techniques available for wound measurement.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This CME/CE activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in learning about tools and techniques available for wound measurement.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: Identify advantages and disadvantages of various dimensional methods used to measure wounds. Identify advantages and disadvantages of visual and photographic assessment methods. Identify advantages and disadvantages of vascular and pressure assessment methods.
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D003116:Color; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry / Q000379:methods; D010780:Photogrammetry; D010781:Photography; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014894:Weights and Measures; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*