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How to take a Wound Photo and How to Measure a Wound using Archangel?

Learn one of the most important steps in the process of wound documentation and assessment: Taking a Wound Photo and Measuring the Wound.

When preparing to take a picture of a wound in Archangel, there are opportunities in the More button and in the application that guides best practice photo outcomes.

Below you will see the screen where you take a photo of the wound.  After choosing how to take a wound photo, it will give you a guided approach on the best technique.

 

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Archangel also explains how you must position the camera properly with the body before taking the picture to get the best representation of the wound and it's size.  See below:

 

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When information is needed on how to measure the wound most accurately, you go  in Archangel to the "Taking a photo of the wound" screen.  Choose "How to measure a wound" and a guided approach for optimal wound measuring is presented.  See Below:

 

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Archangel provides this information to help bring optimal wound care outcomes to all patients.  Better Outcomes, Delivered.