The dressings help to keep the stoma clean and dry. Different dressings are used at different points in a patient's journey. If a wound is oozing, a swab will be required and possibly topical or systemic antibiotics.

Select the links below to see the details of some of the common types of dressing:

• Trachi-dress

Trachi-dress absorbs mucous reducing the risk of this mucous sitting on the skin under the tube.

• Algidex Ag tracheostomy dressing
• Allevyn tracheostomy
• Metalline tracheo dressing

The dressings help to keep the stoma clean and dry. Different dressings are used at different points in a patient's journey. If a wound is oozing, a swab will be required and possibly topical or systemic antibiotics.

Select the links below to see the details of some of the common types of dressing:

• Trachi-dress
• Algidex Ag tracheostomy dressing

Algidex reduces bacterial colonisation and antimicrobial activity for up to seven days, absorbs moisture around the site to prevent maceration, and releases active ionic silver for broad antimicrobial effectiveness.

• Allevyn tracheostomy
• Metalline tracheo dressing

The dressings help to keep the stoma clean and dry. Different dressings are used at different points in a patient's journey. If a wound is oozing, a swab will be required and possibly topical or systemic antibiotics.

Select the links below to see the details of some of the common types of dressing:

• Trachi-dress
• Algidex Ag tracheostomy dressing
• Allevyn tracheostomy

Allevyn is a highly absorbent, breathable film. It prevents secretions leaking through the front of the dressing. It is non-adherent and has a cushioned middle foam for comfort.

• Metalline tracheo dressing

The dressings help to keep the stoma clean and dry. Different dressings are used at different points in a patient's journey. If a wound is oozing, a swab will be required and possibly topical or systemic antibiotics.

Select the links below to see the details of some of the common types of dressing:

• Trachi-dress
• Algidex Ag tracheostomy dressing
• Allevyn tracheostomy
• Metalline tracheo dressing

Metalline is a high-bulk non-woven material that rapidly absorbs and retains blood and exudate. It is good for initial tube insertion. The dressing cannot be cut.