Paediatric wound assessment chart
This assessment tool helps you when clinically observing a wound in a child.
- All wounds should initially be assessed in order to obtain baseline data. This will include some form of measurement technique. If it is necessary to photograph a wound, you must obtain and record the appropriate consent from the parent or guardian.
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When a child has more than wound, each wound should be assessed separately and each wound should have a separate documented plan of care. It is good practice to allocate a numbering system in such instances since this will ensure that your communication and documentation corresponds to the correct wound.
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Consider factors which may delay wound healing in children.
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Be aware of any known allergies and sensitivieis that the child has or develops. Such information should always be documented.
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If you suspect the would is infected take appropriate action and seek advice from either the antimicrobial pharmacist, microbiologist, or infection control nurse.
Source
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS)
Published Date
17/03/2009