Height Measurement in Bedbound Patients

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Perry Shafner
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Height Measurement in Bedbound Patients

We had a recent error involving an erroneous height (3 feet), caused by incorrect nurse estimation. The patient was elderly and bedbound, which made it difficult to measure an accurate height.

How to other institutions measure height in patients that are unable to stand or lie straight?

Does anyone use knee height or demi-span (sternal notch to finger roots)?

If so, could you describe your process?

Thanks!

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