Baker and Haig reported a classification for wound malodor. This can be helpful in planning and monitoring management of the wound.
Parameters:
(1) odor intensity
(2) distance from patient
(3) dressing on wound
|
Odor Intensity
|
Distance
|
Dressing
|
Class
|
|
strong
|
from 6-10 feet
|
in place
|
1
|
|
moderate
|
from 6-10 feet
|
removed
|
2
|
|
mild
|
close
|
removed
|
3
|
|
none
|
very close
|
removed
|
4
|
