When to take measurements?
It is important that the edema is at its most reduced state. Most often this is found first thing in the morning or at the end of treatment.
When to measure for a custom garment?
You should measure for a custom garment after determining that an arm will be too large or too small for a standard size. You will have to take the measurements listed to the right and compare to a size chart to determine this.
How to take length measurements.
Length measurements will be necessary between some circumference points. It is recommended that you mark the arm with a non-permanent, non-toxic marker at each circumference measurement made. The length measurement is then taken from point 'c' along the inside of the arm to each circumference point.
Measurement Points
Circumference point 'c' is the point of greatest compression and therefore the most important point. This point is found distally on the arm where the wrist meets the hand. One should find the smallest circumference at this point.
Circumference point 'e' is found at the middle of the elbow.
Point 'g' is taken around the upper arm at the axilla. For ease in determining this point, place a book up into the arm pit area. Point 'g' on the arm will be even with the top of the book.
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