Abstract Shoulder dystocia is defined as a vaginal cephalic delivery that requires additional obstetric manoeuvres to deliver the foetus after the head has been delivered and gentle traction has failed. Usually, the anterior shoulder impacts behind the maternal symphysis.
Davis DD, Roshan A, Varacallo MA.
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Studying the effects of McRoberts and neonate-focused maneuvers on the neonatal brachial plexus during shoulder dystocia [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyThis study investigates the effects of clinical delivery maneuvers on neonatal brachial plexus (BP) during complicated birthing scenarios such as shoulder dystocia.
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MedEdPORTAL, 2011 Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency complicating 0.3%-1% of all deliveries. It can lead to permanent disability or death of the neonate and, on occasion, serious morbidity of the mother. Though frequently associated with higher birth weights, 50%
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Determinants of the persistency of macrosomia and shoulder dystocia despite treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus [PDF]
Heliyon, 2020 Aims: to identify potentially modifiable risk factors associated with the persistency of macrosomia and/or shoulder dystocia in infants born to women treated for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods: this case-control retrospective study included
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Video analysis of real‐life shoulder dystocia to assess technical and non‐technical performance [PDF]
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica ScandinavicaIntroduction Managing obstetric shoulder dystocia requires swift action using correct maneuvers. However, knowledge of obstetric teams' performance during management of real‐life shoulder dystocia is limited, and the impact of non‐technical skills has ...
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Maternal and neonatal complications of shoulder dystocia with a focus on obstetric maneuvers: A case–control study of 1103 deliveries [PDF]
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica ScandinavicaIntroduction Shoulder dystocia is a severe obstetric emergency that can cause substantial neonatal and maternal complications. This study aims to assess the performed obstetric maneuvers and their frequency, success, and association with maternal and ...
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Impact of Introducing PROMPT on Permanent Brachial Plexus Injury and Tears III°/IV° in Shoulder Dystocia: The Hanover Cohort Study [PDF]
Obstetrics and Gynecology InternationalObjective. To test the hypothesis that PROMPT reduces permanent brachial plexus palsy and perineal tears. Design. A prospective/retrospective cohort study. Setting. Hanover Medical School, Germany. Population/Sample. A self-selected population.
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Management of shoulder dystocia [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2022 Álvaro Luiz Lage Alves +3 more
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Frequency of shoulder dystocia and its relationship with maternal factors and fetal parameters in Ali Ebn-e Abitaleb hospital of Zahedan from 2015 to 2019: Cross-Sectional study [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2021 Introduction: Shoulder dystocia is one of the obstetric emergencies which is associated with significant fetal and maternal complications. This study was performed with aim to evaluate the frequency of shoulder dystocia and its relationship with maternal
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PLoS ONE, 2021 ObjectiveTo investigate whether fetuses with accelerated third trimester growth velocity are at increased risk of shoulder dystocia, even when they are not large-for-gestational-age (LGA; estimated fetal weight (EFW) >95th centile).MethodsFetal growth ...
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