# Wound Procedures

### Post-Debridement Wound Measurement

**On the Wound Assessment step**, the percentage values entered in the **Wound Bed** block—specifically in the **Slough** and **Necrotic** fields—represent an approximate portion of the wound that will be debrided.

To simplify data entry, providers are encouraged to first complete the **Post-Debridement Wound Measurement** block, by entering the wound’s **Length** and **Width**. This will automatically populate the **Total Area Debrided** field with a recommended value, which can be manually adjusted if needed.

After the **Width** field is filled in, the system calculates the maximum allowable value for **Total Area Debrided**. Exceeding this value is considered a critical error.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
If the provider fills in **Total Area Debrided** before completing the **Post-Debridement Wound Measurement** block, entering length and width afterward will not overwrite the existing value. However, a tooltip below the field will display the recommended value for reference.
{% endhint %}


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