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How common is it to have a child intubated at birth?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Rare: It is extremely rare in full term births, but it can happen if the baby has respiratory distress. In certain premature births it can happen routinely. Overall, though, it is not common.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2016

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