Blank Children's Hospital
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.241.KIDS

Linear Growth Measurement

Growth is an important indicator of health in children. A multidisciplinary team at Blank Children's Hospital critically appraised and synthesized evidence to develop this clinical practice guideline on measuring length and height accurately and reliably. Posters and other tools are available to help health professionals and organizations implement evidence-based linear growth measurement practices. 

• Clinical Practice Guideline on Linear Growth Measurement 
• Poster: See How They Grow in LENGTH
• Poster: See How They Grow in HEIGHT
• Poster Order Form 
• Glossary of Terms
• Common Measurement Errors
• Linear Growth Measurement Audit Tool
• Instrument Calibration Log
• Sources for Measurement Instruments

The clinical practice guideline is endorsed by the Pediatric Nursing Society.