Abstract: A method of connecting flexible first band structure to a tracheostomy neck plate, the neck plate having a first wing projecting laterally, the method including providing first anchoring structure including a clip on the wing, the band structure connectible to the anchoring structure; and providing first adjustable hook and pile connections for retaining the band structure adjustably connected relative to the anchoring structure.

Abstract: A method of connecting flexible first band structure to a tracheostomy neck plate, the neck plate having a first wing projecting laterally, the method includes: providing first anchoring structure including a first clip connectable to the wing, the band structure connectible to the first anchor; the first anchor configured to be anchored to the neck plate via the clip and a first opening through the wing, and the first anchor having a first section offset relative to the clip; and providing a first lock in association with the section, for holding the anchor in anchored relation to the wing, and releasable to free the first anchor from the wing.

Abstract: The method of connecting flexible first band structure to a tracheostomy neck plate, the neck plate having a first wing projecting laterally, the includes providing first clip structure configured to embrace the wing, the band structure attached to the clip structure; displacing the clip structure relative to the wing, to embrace the wing; and providing a detent connection on at least one of the clip structure and wing to releasably interconnect the clip structure and wing in response to said relative displacing of the clip structure to embrace the wing.

Abstract: In a tracheostomy tube structure, a neckplate of the tube structure and on elbow dis-connectible from the structure, the steps include providing flexible band means, attaching the band means to the neckplate, extending the band means to retain the elbow, and tightening the band means to hold the elbow against inadvertent disconnection from the tube structure.