Step 1
Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the tracheostomy tube by removing excess moisture.
Step 2

Fit the ALLEVYN Tracheostomy dressing around the stoma or tracheostomy tube. Apply the white, patterned surface of the dressing toward the patient's neck.
Step 3
If required, the dressing may be cut to shape.
Step 4
Additional fixation, such as OPSITE◊ FLEXIGRID◊ Transparent Film Dressing or HYPAFIX◊ Non Woven Adhesive Dressing Sheet may be used to secure the dressing.
Step 5
During the early stages of treatment, the tracheostomy site should be inspected frequently. The dressings can be left in place undisturbed for up to 7 days, or until exudate is visible and approaches 3/4" from the edge of the dressing.
Step 6: Removal
To remove ALLEVYN Tracheostomy dressing, remove the retention dressing or bandage and lift the dressing away from the wound.
Please see Overview page for Precautions