Medstock Foam Tracheostomy is a new and efficient polyurethane foam dressing which features a versatile fenestration, allowing it to fit neatly around a tracheostomy tube, intubation tube, cannula insertion, external bone fixators and various appropriately sized drainage tubes. Characteristics Applications Precautions Highly absorbent Slight debridement function as exudates diffuse into the inner layer of the dressing Reduces risk of maceration to wound It is non-adherent to the wound preventing damage to tissues It has a water-lock in function that maintains moisture for wound healing It has a layer of waterproof, semi-permeable polyurethane film to protect the wound against water, bacteria and foreign matters It is soft, elastic and comfortable on the skin Tracheostomy site Stoma site Cannula site External bone fixators Various appropriately sized drainage tubes Do not use Foam Heel Dressing with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide If reddening or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use
