Case report of neonate Pierre Robin sequence with severe upper airway obstruction who was rescued by finger guide intubation
Abstract Background Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) patients are known for their triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and airway obstruction. Their airway can be a challenge even for the most experienced pediatric anesthesiologist. Case presentation We report the case of a 9 day old 3.5 kg boy diagnosed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12871-019-0754-2 |