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Shoulder dystocia: an obstetrical nightmare.

B Bassaw1, S Roopnarinesingh, N Mohammed

  • 1Mount Hope Women's Hospital, Trinidad.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|December 1, 1992
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Obesity, diabetes, and post-term pregnancy are key risk factors for shoulder dystocia, a serious birth complication. Anticipating and preventing this emergency is crucial for better perinatal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Shoulder dystocia is a significant obstetric emergency with potential for severe neonatal complications.
  • Identifying predisposing factors is crucial for risk assessment and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cases of shoulder dystocia over nine years.
  • To identify predisposing risk factors and analyze their correlation with birthweight and perinatal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 103 shoulder dystocia cases.
  • Analysis of risk factors including obesity, diabetes mellitus, and post-datism.
  • Correlation analysis with birthweight and labor patterns.

Main Results:

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  • Obesity, diabetes mellitus, and post-datism were identified as significant risk factors.
  • A positive correlation was observed between shoulder dystocia and increased birthweight.
  • Abnormal labor patterns were consistently absent in cases of shoulder dystocia.

Conclusions:

  • Anticipation and prevention are the most effective strategies for managing shoulder dystocia.
  • Risk factor identification aids in predicting and potentially avoiding this obstetric emergency.
  • Adverse perinatal outcomes underscore the severity and need for proactive management.