A clinical evaluation of a charcoal dressing to reduce malodour in wounds

Abstract

This article introduces the important issue of assessing and managing malodour. A literature review was undertaken and implications for practice identified in relation to CliniSorb. This paper presents an up-to-date 10-patient, single-site non-comparative clinical evaluation of CliniSorb using both quantitative and qualitative evidence from patients and clinicians. The data presented in this paper is used to discuss the embarrassing issue of malodour and highlights the importance for the clinician to consider this when planning patient care.

Keywords: Charcoal dressing; Chronic wounds; CliniSorb; Malodour; Wounds.