Shoulder dystocia: Prediction and management

Meghan G. Hill; Wayne R. Cohen

doi:10.2217/whe.15.103

Shoulder dystocia: Prediction and management

Meghan G. Hill, Wayne R. Cohen

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Abstract

Shoulder dystocia is a complication of vaginal delivery and the primary factor associated with brachial plexus injury. In this review, we discuss the risk factors for shoulder dystocia and propose a framework for the prediction and prevention of the complication. A recommended approach to management when shoulder dystocia occurs is outlined, with review of the maneuvers used to relieve the obstruction with minimal risk of fetal and maternal injury.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	251-261
Number of pages	11
Journal	Women's Health
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2217/whe.15.103
State	Published - Mar 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Birth trauma
Erb palsy
brachial plexus injury
diabetes
macrosomia
shoulder dystocia

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General Medicine

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