Ousey, Karen, Roberts, Debbie and Gefen, Amit (2017) Early identification of wound infection: understanding wound odour. Journal of Wound Care, 26 (10). pp. 577-582. ISSN 0969-0700
Abstract

Malodorous wounds can be distressing for patients and their families, negatively impacting on quality-of-life outcomes. For health professionals malodorous wounds can also cause distress manifesting in feelings of disgust when faced with a wound emitting an unpleasant or repulsive odour. There has been investigation into the management of controlling odour particularly in relation to fungating wounds. However, there is limited research that explores techniques for early identification and recognition of wound odours that may be indicative of infection. Electronic nose technology has received some attention, but to date has not been integrated into either diagnostics of infection in wounds or education of health professionals to prepare them for the realities of clinical practice.

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