| Malodorous fungating wounds: how dressings alleviate symptoms. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18773764 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fungating wounds are unlikely to heal and therefore, the prime consideration should be the treatment and, where possible, the elimination of symptoms such as malodour. Malodour is the byproduct of bacteria and the fatty acids that are part of necrotic tissue. Application of dressings that block the odour, such as charcoal, or dressings that are antimicrobial, will reduce or remove the malodour that has such a negative effect on the patient's quality of life. |
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Authors:
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Sylvie Hampton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of community nursing Volume: 13 ISSN: 1462-4753 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Community Nurs Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-08 Completed Date: 2008-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815827 Medline TA: Br J Community Nurs Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S31-2, S34, S36 passim Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Eastbourne Wound Healing Centre. sylvie@tissueviability.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bandages* Charcoal / therapeutic use Honey Humans Iodine / therapeutic use Neoplasms / complications* Odors / prevention & control* Silver / therapeutic use Skin Ulcer / etiology, nursing* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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16291-96-6/Charcoal; 7440-22-4/Silver; 7553-56-2/Iodine |
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