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Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1998
Shoulder dystocia continues to represent a largely unpredictable and potentially disastrous obstetric emergency. Recent attention has been focused on the effectiveness of obstetric maneuvers employed to alleviate shoulder dystocia. Reports have also questioned the traditional thinking that brachial plexus injury is caused by application of excessive ...
R B, Gherman, T M, Goodwin
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Shoulder dystocia continues to represent a largely unpredictable and potentially disastrous obstetric emergency. Recent attention has been focused on the effectiveness of obstetric maneuvers employed to alleviate shoulder dystocia. Reports have also questioned the traditional thinking that brachial plexus injury is caused by application of excessive ...
R B, Gherman, T M, Goodwin
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Clinics in Perinatology, 2007
Using an evidence-based, medical approach, the strengths and pitfalls of the causation- and standard-of-care-based arguments proffered by plaintiff and defense counsel in shoulder dystocia- associated birth injury litigation are reviewed based on medical plausibility.
Edith D, Gurewitsch, Robert H, Allen
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Using an evidence-based, medical approach, the strengths and pitfalls of the causation- and standard-of-care-based arguments proffered by plaintiff and defense counsel in shoulder dystocia- associated birth injury litigation are reviewed based on medical plausibility.
Edith D, Gurewitsch, Robert H, Allen
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1999
Shoulder dystocia is an infrequent and unexpected emergency requiring rapid and deft solution. Identifiable risk factors include maternal diabetes, fetal macrosomia (especially in the presence of diabetes), and maternal history of previous delivery of a large infant.
R K, Wagner, P E, Nielsen, B, Gonik
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Shoulder dystocia is an infrequent and unexpected emergency requiring rapid and deft solution. Identifiable risk factors include maternal diabetes, fetal macrosomia (especially in the presence of diabetes), and maternal history of previous delivery of a large infant.
R K, Wagner, P E, Nielsen, B, Gonik
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Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2002
Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but not rare obstetric emergency. Death of the infant is unusual but perinatal morbidity is frequent and can result in permanent injury. These cases carry significant medico-legal implications. This chapter covers the mechanisms, predisposing factors and management of shoulder dystocia.
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Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but not rare obstetric emergency. Death of the infant is unusual but perinatal morbidity is frequent and can result in permanent injury. These cases carry significant medico-legal implications. This chapter covers the mechanisms, predisposing factors and management of shoulder dystocia.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2013
The frequency of shoulder dystocia in different reports has varied, ranging 0.2-3% of all vaginal deliveries. Once a shoulder dystocia occurs, even if all actions are appropriately taken, there is an increased frequency of complications, including third- or fourth-degree perineal lacerations, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal brachial plexus palsies.
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The frequency of shoulder dystocia in different reports has varied, ranging 0.2-3% of all vaginal deliveries. Once a shoulder dystocia occurs, even if all actions are appropriately taken, there is an increased frequency of complications, including third- or fourth-degree perineal lacerations, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal brachial plexus palsies.
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Catastrophic shoulder dystocia
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2003The objective of this paper is to outline in a stepwise fashion a life-saving management sequence for catastrophic shoulder dystocia.Five cases of catastrophic shoulder dystocia are analyzed to determine optimal management when confronted with this terrifying obstetric complication.The management of these five cases reveals the importance of the early ...
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American family physician, 2004
Shoulder dystocia can be one of the most frightening emergencies in the delivery room. Although many factors have been associated with shoulder dystocia, most cases occur with no warning. Calm and effective management of this emergency is possible with recognition of the impaction and institution of specified maneuvers, such as the McRoberts maneuver ...
Elizabeth G, Baxley, Robert W, Gobbo
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Shoulder dystocia can be one of the most frightening emergencies in the delivery room. Although many factors have been associated with shoulder dystocia, most cases occur with no warning. Calm and effective management of this emergency is possible with recognition of the impaction and institution of specified maneuvers, such as the McRoberts maneuver ...
Elizabeth G, Baxley, Robert W, Gobbo
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American family physician, 1991
Shoulder entrapment during delivery is a true obstetric emergency that can result in significant maternal and infant trauma. Fetal macrosomia, maternal obesity, maternal diabetes and prolonged second stage of labor are associated risk factors. Infant complications of shoulder dystocia include traumatic brachial plexus injury, humeral fracture ...
S J, Carlan, J L, Angel, R A, Knuppel
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Shoulder entrapment during delivery is a true obstetric emergency that can result in significant maternal and infant trauma. Fetal macrosomia, maternal obesity, maternal diabetes and prolonged second stage of labor are associated risk factors. Infant complications of shoulder dystocia include traumatic brachial plexus injury, humeral fracture ...
S J, Carlan, J L, Angel, R A, Knuppel
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