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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Neonatal Neurology

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  • Shoulder dystocia is a significant obstetric emergency during vaginal delivery.
  • It is the leading cause of brachial plexus injury in newborns.
  • Effective management is crucial to prevent fetal and maternal morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the risk factors associated with shoulder dystocia.
  • To propose a framework for predicting and preventing shoulder dystocia.
  • To outline management strategies and maneuvers for shoulder dystocia during delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of obstetric complications and management.
  • Analysis of risk factors contributing to shoulder dystocia.
  • Evaluation of established and novel obstetric maneuvers.

Main Results:

  • Identified key risk factors for shoulder dystocia.
  • Proposed a predictive and preventive framework.
  • Reviewed various maneuvers for shoulder dystocia management.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding risk factors aids in shoulder dystocia prediction and prevention.
  • Standardized management protocols can reduce associated injuries.
  • Minimizing fetal and maternal injury requires prompt and skilled intervention.