Open AccessShoulder Shrug Maneuver to Facilitate Delivery During Shoulder Dystocia
Author(s) -
Ronald Sancetta,
Hiba Khanzada,
Ricardo Leante
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0000000000003278
Subject(s) - shoulder dystocia , medicine , posterior shoulder , presentation (obstetrics) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , obstetrics , pregnancy , genetics , biology
Shoulder dystocia is a potential complication of vaginal delivery that increases the chances of injury to the neonate and the mother. The incidence of dystocia can be up to 3%, and sudden presentation and the lack of reliable predictors make shoulder dystocia a challenge for obstetricians.