Tracheal tube flange member

A flange member for an airway device, the flange member comprising:

• a base portion comprising a central aperture configured to receive a proximal end of a cannula and a continuous annular recess disposed about the central aperture;
• a first flange disposed on a first side of the base portion;
• a second flange disposed on a second side of the base portion opposite the first side, wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured to rest against a patient's neck to maintain the flange member outside of a patient's airway;
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• an annular biocompatible pad, wherein the annular biocompatible pad is configured to be received in the continuous annular recess of the base portion and to abut the patient's neck when the first flange and the second flange rest against the patient's neck.

A flange member for an airway device, the flange member comprising:

• a base portion comprising a central aperture configured to receive a proximal end of a cannula and a continuous annular recess disposed about the central aperture and configured to receive a biocompatible pad formed as an annular ring;
• a first flange disposed on a first side of the base portion;
• a second flange disposed on a second side of the base portion opposite the first side, wherein the first flange and the second flange are configured to rest against a patient's neck to maintain the flange member outside of a patient's airway;
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• one or more apertures disposed in at least one of the base portion, the first flange, and the second flange, and being configured to enable airflow to a stoma site of a patient.