The Trendelenburg position is contraindicated for the treatment of neonates with all of the following conditions or pathologies EXCEPT:

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The Trendelenburg position, which involves elevating the legs above the level of the heart, is contraindicated in cases of recent eye or intracranial surgery, acute heart failure or cor pulmonale, and untreated tension pneumothorax due to the risk of increasing intracranial pressure, worsening heart failure, or exacerbating respiratory distress, respectively. However, it is not specifically contraindicated for neonates who are excessively crying, as this condition does not inherently involve the risks associated with the aforementioned conditions.

The Trendelenburg Position Is Contraindicated for the Treatment of Neonates