New Device Makes Tracheostomy Dressing Changes Easier and More Comfortable.

Purpose: This study compared the use of the tracheostomy dressing applicator (TDA) to the standard procedure for tracheostomy dressing changes.

Design: A prospective quasi-experimental study was performed.

Methods: Nineteen patients and 117 nurses answered a survey after changing the tracheostomy dressing with the TDA and using standard procedure.