Table 8.

Details of clinical signs of infection

	Baseline	Final assessment
Any clinical signs of infection	14 (100%)	1 (7·1%)
Wound static or deteriorating	3 (21·4%)	0
Increased exudate/secretion levels	9 (64·3%)	0
Increased pain	5 (35·7%)	0
Increased temperature around the wound	5 (35·7%)	0
Discolouration of granulation tissue	2 (14·3%)	0
Friable granulation	2 (14·3%)	0
Tissue necrosis	1 (7·1%)	0
Local erythema	6 (42·9%)	1 (7·1%)
Oedema	3 (21·4%)	0
Purulent drainage	3 (21·4%)	0
Odour	6 (42·9%)	0