Abstract: An ambulatory tube support and aligner for rapidly securing an endotracheal tube to an airway of a patient includes a support body, a fastener, and a compressible material. The support body has opposed inner and outer surfaces and includes a maxilla portion, a mandible portion, and two opposing end portions. The two opposing end portions individually connect the upper portion to the lower portion and define a perimeter of an opening. The opening is configured to overlay the mouth of the patient when the support body is secured to the patient. The fastener has a movable portion rotatively coupled to a fixed portion. A single rotation of the movable portion of the fastener causes the compressible material to secure the endotracheal tube at one end of the opening to provide an unobstructed view of the patient's mouth.

Abstract: An ambulatory tube support and aligner for rapidly securing an endotracheal tube to an airway of a patient includes a support body, a fastener, and a compressible material. The support body has opposed inner and outer surfaces and includes a maxilla portion, a mandible portion, and two opposing end portions. The two opposing end portions individually connect the upper portion to the lower portion and define a perimeter of an opening. The opening is configured to overlay the mouth of the patient when the support body is secured to the patient. The fastener has a movable portion rotatively coupled to a fixed portion. A single rotation of the movable portion of the fastener causes the compressible material to secure the endotracheal tube at one end of the opening to provide an unobstructed view of the patient's mouth.

Abstract: Tube securing devices and method of using them are disclosed for immobilizing an endotracheal tube or the like in a body cavity such as in an intubated position. The device includes an elongated tube grasping arrangement having a ribbon securing device for helping to maintain the position of the tube grasping device in place. The tube grasping device includes a gripping portion disposed between its opposite ends to help limit sliding movement relative to the tube grasping assembly.