RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Comprehensive wound malodor management: Win the RACE
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 535
OP 543
DO 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14077
VO 82
IS 8
A1 Samala, Renato V.
A1 Davis, Mellar P.
YR 2015
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/82/8/535.abstract
AB Complex wounds that give off a foul odor are common in various patient care settings. Wound malodor has grave effects, both physical and psychological, and its management presents a serious challenge for caregivers. Multiple factors and processes involved in malodor production need to be considered in designing a comprehensive treatment plan described by the acronym RACE: removal of necrotic tissue, antibacterials, odor concealers, and education and support. Improving quality of life is the outcome of winning the RACE against malodor.