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A baby during surgery
This child has been intubated. An endotracheal tube has been passed through the vocal chords and connected to a breathing regulator. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the brain and spinal cord, providing a cushioning layer of fluid to minimise damage due to impact on the central nervous system. To treat her, a shunt will be fitted. This will drain the CS
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