ALLEVYN™ Tracheostomy Dressing — Hydrocellular Foam Dressing

ALLEVYN™ Tracheostomy Dressing combines the proven ALLEVYN™ hydrocellular technology with a key-hole aperture, allowing the dressing to fit neatly around a tracheostomy tube, stoma, or drain. The dressing features a pink, waterproof outer film layer, a highly absorbent hydrocellular core, a non-adherent wound contact layer, and a cushioned pad for comfort.

ALLEVYN™ Tracheostomy Dressing is soft, comfortable, and non-adherent, and is designed to manage fluid, secretion, or exudate build-up associated with tracheostomy tubes. The dressing is single-use only and must not be used with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions or hydrogen peroxide, as these may degrade the absorbent polyurethane component.

Instructions for Use

1. Cleanse the wound following standard clinical procedures and dry the surrounding skin.
2. Position the dressing around the stoma or tracheostomy tube, ensuring the white patterned surface faces the neck.
3. Cut the dressing to the required size if necessary.
4. Secure with OPSITE™ FLEXIGRID Transparent Film Dressing or HYPAFIX® Non-Woven Adhesive Dressing Sheet if additional fixation is required.
5. Inspect the tracheostomy site frequently during the early stages of treatment. The dressing may remain in place for up to 7 days, or until exudate approaches approximately 3/4" from the edge.
6. To remove, take off any retention dressing or bandage and gently lift the dressing away from the wound.