a connection assembly for use with a respiratory circuit assembly is provided . the connection assembly includes a first connection member that has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the first connection member . the first connection member has a recess on an end thereof . a second connection member is present that is releaseably engageable with the first connection member . the second connection member has an opening therethrough to allow for the transport of fluids and objects through the second connection member . the second connection member has al disconnect member that is engageable within the recess . a snap fit member may be present on at least one of the first and second connection members . the snap fit member hinders unintentional disengagement of the first and second connection members . relative movement between the first connection member and the disconnect member causes a separation of the first and second connection members .