Description
The DermaRite DermaFoam Tracheostomy Dressing is an absorbent foam pad made for the skin around a tracheostomy. Trach sites weep constantly, and plain gauze saturates and frays against the tube flange. This sterile foam pad is shaped for the job and holds up better between changes.
- Trach Site Purpose – Made for the skin around tracheostomy tubes.
- Sterile Foam Pads – Sterile dressings for the open stoma environment.
- Flange Cushion – Foam padding eases pressure under the trach flange.
Foam Dressing for Tracheostomy Sites
DermaFoam Tracheostomy is the tracheostomy application of the DermaFoam line, an absorbent foam dressing used around trach sites to manage secretions and protect the surrounding skin. The foam pad absorbs exudate at the stoma, cushions the area under the tracheostomy flange, and is more durable than loose gauze at this high moisture site. The dressings are sterile and supplied 10 per box. Note that the MedPlus listing describes this item as 2 in x 5 in while the manufacturer size table lists 3.5 in x 3.5 in. The product is sold under the manufacturer reorder number 45330 either way.
Features and Benefits
Trach Site Design
- Stoma Absorption – The foam pad absorbs secretions and exudate at the tracheostomy site.
- Flange Cushioning – Foam cushions the skin under the trach flange, reducing pressure irritation.
- Sterile Pads – Each dressing is sterile, appropriate for the open stoma environment.
Durability at the Site
- Outlasts Gauze – Foam holds together at a wet site where gauze frays and saturates quickly.
- Skin Protection – Absorbing secretions protects the skin ring around the stoma from maceration.
- Routine Change Fit – Boxes of 10 match the frequent change rhythm of trach care.
Product Specifications
Sizes and Packaging
- Pack Size: 10 dressings per box
Product Details
- Use: Tracheostomy site dressing
- Sterility: Sterile
- Packaging: 10 dressings per box
- Manufacturer Note: Manufacturer size table lists 3.5 in x 3.5 in for reorder 45330
- Manufacturer: DermaRite Industries LLC, North Bergen, NJ
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Why Choose a Foam Trach Dressing
Tracheostomy care punishes gauze: secretions soak it, it frays, and the flange rubs raw skin. A foam pad absorbs more, cushions the flange and keeps its shape at the wettest site on the patient. It is a small product that removes a daily irritation from trach care.
- Made for the Stoma – The pad is purposed for trach sites rather than adapted from flat wound care.
- Cushion Under the Flange – Foam padding reduces the pressure irritation trach flanges cause.
- Holds Together Wet – Foam stays intact in secretions where gauze breaks down.
- Sterile Supply – Sterile dressings suit the open airway site.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this dressing for?
It is an absorbent foam dressing for use around tracheostomy sites.
Is it sterile?
Yes. The dressings are sterile.
What size is it?
The manufacturer size table lists reorder 45330 as 3.5 in x 3.5 in. The distributor listing describes it as 2 in x 5 in, so check the package on receipt if the exact footprint matters.
How many come in a box?
Each box contains 10 dressings.
Why use foam instead of gauze at a trach site?
Foam absorbs secretions and cushions the flange while holding together at a wet site where gauze frays and saturates quickly.
