Abstract: This invention relates to a fixing apparatus for fixing an apnea stent in the respiratory duct, the fixing apparatus (10) having a fixing device which can be fixed to a proximal end (2) of the apnea stent (1). The fixing apparatus distinguishes itself in that the fixing device has two clamping members (11, 12) between which the proximal end (2) of the apnea stent (1) can be fixed. This invention also relates to a joining member for connecting an apnea stent (1) and an insertion bar (5), a cleaning tube for receiving an apnea stent and a system for splinting the respiratory duct, comprising an apnea stent and a fixing apparatus.