A novel technique in airway management of neonates with occipital encephalocele

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.