Allevyn Tracheostomy Dressing

Allevyn Tracheostomy Dressing Features

• Highly absorbent
  - Unique structure of this dressing enables it to absorb large amounts of secretions
  - Allevyn foam dressing prevents maceration and helps maintain the condition of the patients skin in the peristomal area
• Easy 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 patient
• Breathable 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 liquids
• Non-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 dressings
• Attractive 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 tubes

When to Use Allevyn Tracheostomy Dressing?

• Management of fluid
• Secretion
• Exudate build-up associated with the use of tracheostomy tubes