Recognising and treating the causes of chronic malodorous wounds.
Malodorous wounds are not only debilitating to patients physically, they can also cause them major social problems. It is therefore crucial for practitioners to recognise problem wounds at the earliest opportunity and to undertake a holistic assessment of the patient and the wound, with a view to initiating an appropriate management plan to resolve the underlying causes.
Holloway
Samantha
S
Wound Healing Research Unit, Cardiff Medicentre, Cardiff.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009812:Odorants / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D005782:Gels; D008795:Metronidazole