Which of the following techniques should be considered when intubating neonates with craniofacial syndromes?

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Children with craniofacial syndromes (e.g., Treacher Collins syndrome or Pierre Robin syndrome) are assumed to have a difficult airway, even if they have undergone jaw advancement. Acquired causes of a difficult airway include limited mouth opening due to decreased temporomandibular joint mobility (as may occur in rheumatoid arthritis or muscular dystrophy), orofacial trauma, trauma to the neck, hematoma of the neck, and infections either of the anterior neck or the epiglottis. Patients with a history of burns or radiation to the face or neck are very difficult to intubate. The clinician should always have additional options available to secure the airway in the event that orotracheal intubation is not successful. An LMA should be readily available during intubation attempts. The Glidescope is a fiberoptic laryngoscope that greatly facilitates intubation of patients with a difficult airway. It is best to learn how to use the Glidescope on patients with a normal airway prior to using this device on patients with an abnormal airway.

Which of the Following Techniques Should Be Considered When Intubating