PPD Measurement Tape

I am tired of cutting up paper to measure PPD results. Some time ago, someone posted where we can obtain a plastic PPD measurement tape, and would like to know if anyone knows of anyplace I can access a few again. Thanks!
i have a flimsy plastic ruler with mm markings on it - i think i got it free from the DARE officers during a safety fair. Anything like that will work. I'll take a look once i get back to my own desk - if i have an extra i'll pm you for your address and mail it to you.

Try this site: CDC - Tuberculosis (TB)I have gotten several from there and it is also a great site for TB teaching resources.

Quote from firefightingRNi have a flimsy plastic ruler with mm markings on it - i think i got it free from the DARE officers during a safety fair. Anything like that will work. I'll take a look once i get back to my own desk - if i have an extra i'll pm you for your address and mail it to you.

Quote from CAMELOTTry this site: CDC - Tuberculosis (TB)I have gotten several from there and it is also a great site for TB teaching resources.

Quote from CAMELOTTry this site: CDC - Tuberculosis (TB)I have gotten several from there and it is also a great site for TB teaching resources.

Quote from pagandeva2000Just used the on-line order form. I have a question. I ordered them for myself, to be sent to my address because there is no guarantee that I would receive it at the work place. Our hospital is famous for losing mail for months at a time. Will the CDC take issue with that? Thanks again.

Quote from CAMELOTI've had resources delivered to both home and work in the past without any problem (except they can be slow at times).

I just wanted to leave a note to thank you for the resource. I already had two packages sent...I now have 100 PPD measuring tapes and some literature to pass to patients about TB. I gave each nurse I work with three measuring tapes and STRONGLY suggested they do not lose them. Those nurses were so appreciative. Gave about 20 to my head nurse, another 20 to the nursing supervisor in case anyone runs out, and I will hold on to the bulk. You have no idea how we were functioning for SO LONG...this was really appreciated!

Quote from pagandeva2000I am tired of cutting up paper to measure PPD results. Some time ago, someone posted where we can obtain a plastic PPD measurement tape, and would like to know if anyone knows of anyplace I can access a few again. Thanks!

Can you use wound measuring tools? I'm thinking of the clear plastic sheets with a bull's-eye type design on them measured in mm and cm.

Old trick...get a paper tape measure (they have an mm side) trim at the 1 mm mark..tape it flat onto a tongue blade.cut the bottom end to fit the end of the tongue blade. use the clear packing tape (2 layers and make it nice and flat with no wrinkles,,and clean it as well...lasts for years and yearsYou can usually get the tape measure in a CVC dressing kit or from peds (head circ measuments)