| Remove adhesive backed strip of hook material from fixing band, peel off paper backing and adhere around endotracheal tube. |
Centralise and wrap the securing band around the tube where the strip of adhesive backed hook material is located. |
Place the neckband centrally behind the patient's neck. Attach each end of the securing band to the collar and tension by repositioning the hook tabs at either end of the collar simply by lifting the tabs. |