Using topical aromatherapy for the management of fungating wounds in a palliative care unit.
Odour can be one of the most distressing symptoms of fungating wounds. Traditional dressings and creams often have little effect on odour, but the use of essential oils has proved effective in a palliative care setting.
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Sacred Heart Palliative Care Service, St Vincent's and Mater Health, Sydney, Australia. Mercierdph@yahoo.com.au
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019341:Aromatherapy; D001458:Bandages; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009812:Odorants / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009822:Oils, Volatile; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D009822:Oils, Volatile