DescriptionAllevyn Tracheostomy Wound Care Foam The Allevyn Tracheostomy dressing combines the benefits of Allevyn with a ‘key-hole’ aperture which allows the dressing to fit neatly around a tracheostomy tube or other drain or stoma.Features – Highly absorbent – Unique structure of this dressing enables it to absorb large amounts of secretions – Prevents maceration and helps maintain the condition of the patients skin in the peristomal areaEasy to apply and remove – Key-hole aperture in dressing simplifies applications – Dressing may be cut to shape, if required – Removal of the dressing is simple and painless, causing minimal distress to the patientBreathable film – Breathable OPSITE Film forms the outer surface of the dressing, preventing leakage of secretions through the front of the dressing, providing an easy clean surface and acting as a barrier to liquidsNon-adherent – Advanced design of dressing minimizes adherence to both the peristomal skin and the tracheostomy tube, reducing trauma for the patient during use and removal.Soft and conformable – Cushioned middle foam layer offers significant benefits in terms of patient comfort and protection – Non-fibrous construction also means that fiber shedding is not a problem, unlike traditional gauze dressingsAttractive appearance – Dressing has a clean, functional appearance which helps to reassure patients and their caregivers – High absorbency means that fewer dressing changes are required, which makes the dressing not only more cost effective but also minimizes discomfort for the patient – It is a soft, conformable non-adherent dressing indicated for the management of fluid, secretion, or exudate build-up associated with the use of tracheostomy tubesIndications: – Management of fluid – Secretion – Exudate build-up associated with the use of tracheostomy tubesPACK:10’S
