Small Bone Caliper (30cm)

The Small Bone Caliper (30cm) is an analogue measurement tool for use in professional medical settings. This caliper is a suitable size for measuring smaller parts of the body including the wrists, elbows, knees and ankles, and offers precise and accurate results due to its sliding C-shaped arms and its 0 - 30cm scale (increases in increments of 0.1 cm).

What Can the Small Bone Caliper Measure?

This type of instrument is typically used by healthcare professionals to measure specific parts of a patient's body. This caliper in particular is ideal for measuring small joints and bones including wrists, elbows and knees, and the width of ankles, however it can also be used to measure small muscle masses like the biceps or calves.

How Accurate Is the Small Bone Caliper?

The Small Bone Calipers has a sliding design which allows healthcare professionals to measure a straight line distance between two points on a patient's body. With sliding C-shaped arms and a scale range of 0 to 30cm increasing in 0.1 cm increments, it is easy to use and produces highly accurate and precise results.

How Do I Use the Small Bone Caliper?

To take a patient's measurements with the Small Bone Caliper, follow the instructions below:

1. Measurements should be taken from the right-hand side of the body with as little clothing as possible covering the area.
2. Clearly determine the scope of the measurement area.
3. Grip the ends of the caliper's C-shaped branch with the caliper arms resting on the healthcare professional's forearms.
4. Move the arms of the branches to the desired length, then read the scale on the base of the caliper (to the nearest cm).

Cleaning Instructions

The measurement tool can be washed with soap and water, then wiped dry with a gentle cloth, or with isopropyl alcohol wipes. Never submerge the caliper fully in water or use a harsh cleaning product like bleach to clean it.