VISITRAK is a portable digital device that provides accurate, reproducible data for tracking wound progress. By providing a standardised approach to wound measurement, it promotes best practice in wound management.

There are three components to the wound measurement device which are:

VISITRAK Digital The convenient and portable digital tablet is easy to handle, providing a quick, convenient and accurate area measurement. When the clinician has completed the tracing, the device emits an audible beep. The immediate default result is wound area, but functions are also provided to allow calculation of percentage wound area that is necrotic, and width and length measurements.   VISITRAK Grid The tracing film for use with the VISITRAK device has been specially designed as a three-layer pack to minimise the risk of cross-contamination and secondary infection. The patient contact layer is sterile, and the clean layer used to record wound measurements can be stored in patient records. The conformable film is easy to draw on and transparent, making it easy to see the wound through the film.   VISITRAK Depth The disposable depth indicator is sterile and convenient allowing for easy measurement of wound depth.     Below is an illustration of VISITRAK.  Mouse over different parts of the device for more information.

Visitrak has a number of benefits, including accuracy, flexibility, simplicity and reassurance.

• Accuracy 
• Flexibility
• Simplicity
• Reassurance

Why track wound progress?
Systematic assessment of a patient's wound is one of the most important means of optimising their chances of wound closure. By gathering information about the wound over time, a realistic and clearly defined management plan can be agreed upon.

It has been shown that early identification of wounds that are not responding to treatment ensures the best possible outcome. This is because as the treatment regime is re-evaluated, more appropriate interventions can be initiated as necessary.

The more accurately the rate of wound healing is documented, the faster non-responsive wounds will be identified. There is now considerable published evidence that accurate percentage reduction in wound area is a useful measurement within the first few weeks of treatment.¹ Specifically, a percentage area reduction of less than 20-40% over the first two to four weeks is a reasonable indicator that the wound is showing a low response to the treatment.¹

There are many methods of tracking wound progress. These include length and width measurements and counting grid squares. However, the most accurate method is to measure changes in precise wound area.

Test the Techniques

Using the drop down menu below, try the different measurement techniques and compare results.  After trying each one, your results will be recorded.  You can view the 'see correct answer' to view the actual wound area.

Effective monitoring can shorten the duration and cost of inappropriate treatment, and will ultimately save nurse time. In addition, wound assessment can reassure the clinician and the patient that the current treatment is working.

For more information about the importance of wound assessment, please visit Global Wound Academy.

For references throughout, please select Evidence.