Parameter | Outcome measurement | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Healing progress, apposition | Complete | Incomplete | ||
Infection | No | Yes | ||
Seroma | No | Yes | ||
Suture sinus | No | Yes | ||
Erythema | 0 | 1+ | 2+ | 3+ |
None | Linear redness | Redness < 2 mm | Redness > 2 mm | |
Edema | 0 | 1+ | 2+ | 3+ |
None | Slight increase in firmness | Skin dimples with pressure | Tense firmness | |
Pain | 0 | 1+ | 2+ | 3+ |
None | With pressure | With touching | Constant | |
Skin temperature | 0 | 1+ | 2+ | 3+ |
None | Slight | Definite | Hot or radiating |