An airway stabilization system including an airway device and a securing mechanism or faceplate therefor is provided which includes active stabilizing components on both the airway device and the faceplate which prevent clinically significant movement of the airway device with respect to the patients vocal cords in response to the application of significant forces in any direction to the device, be they longitudinal, torsional/rotational or bending. The system comprises an improved airway device and an improved securing device/patient faceplate having interactive components that cooperate integrally with and engage one another to provide unparalleled strength and stability against movement. The securing device includes a unique stabilizer adapted to releaseably engage or release a retention structure on the airway device to facilitate ease of application in all conditions. A 15 mm connector is also provided which allows a secure connection of the 15 mm connector to the airway device while facilitating easy disconnection of the 15 mm connector from the airway device.
