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Airway stabilization in neonates with occipital encephalocele (OE) is critical during surgery or if they develop hypoxic-respiratory failure. Endotracheal intubation can be challenging due to difficulty in positioning the head in a patient with large occipital mass. We describe a novel technique for positioning neonates with large OE using a commonly used hospital apparatus which facilitated appropriate positioning of the baby and successful endotracheal intubation with ease and no additional staff.
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Rangaswamy, N., Pramanik, A. A novel technique in airway management of neonates with occipital encephalocele. J Perinatol 34, 877–878 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2014.118
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