摘要 |
A device (100) for holding a trachestoma device over a tracheostoma of a patient is provided. The device comprises a tubular portion (101), having a distal and a proximal opening, for receiving the tracheostoma device in the distal opening thereof; a flange (102), extending laterally, caudially, and cranially from the tubular portion (101) at a proximal part of the tubular portion (101). The flange (102) has a proximal side, intended to face the tracheostoma of the patient, and a distal side, intended to face outwardly from the patient, wherein at least a part of said proximal side being skin adhesive. Bracing means (107) are arranged on the flange (102), extending in the caudal/cranial direction from the tubular portion (101). A method for applying such a device is also provided. |