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  • Title: Emergency department management of shoulder dystocia.
    Author: Del Portal DA, Horn AE, Vilke GM, Chan TC, Ufberg JW.
    Journal: J Emerg Med; 2014 Mar; 46(3):378-82. PubMed ID: 24360351.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Precipitous obstetric deliveries can occur outside of the labor and delivery suite, often in the emergency department (ED). Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency with significant risk of adverse outcome. OBJECTIVE: To review multiple techniques for managing a shoulder dystocia in the ED. DISCUSSION: We review various techniques and approaches for achieving delivery in the setting of shoulder dystocia. These include common maneuvers, controversial interventions, and interventions of last resort. CONCLUSIONS: Emergency physicians should be familiar with multiple techniques for managing a shoulder dystocia to reduce the chances of fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality.
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