Endotracheal tube stabilizing device

A device for stabilizing an endotracheal tube in a patient, comprising:

• a flexible head assembly defined by a substantially flat strip having an adhesive backing surface for adhering to a patient's face and having opposed lateral ends secured to rings, said head assembly including a centrally extending attachment portion defining a pair of slits;
• a tube retaining unit formed by a thin elongated tab having a tapered end and a releasable lock on an end opposite said tapered end, said tube retaining unit being positioned centrally with respect to said head assembly by inserting said tapered end of said tube retaining unit through said pair of slits in said attachment portion of said head assembly, said retaining unit forming an adjustable loop by inserting said tapered end through a slot in said lock, said loop being adjustable to firmly hold and retain said endotracheal tube in a substantially fixed position with respect to said head assembly;
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• a neckband having hook and loop attachment surfaces for connecting to said rings, said neckband passing around the patient's head adding additional stabilization of the endotracheal tube.