shoulder dystocia CPG Flashcards
what is done if there is prolonged head to body delivery?
note time of head birth
request urgent assistance
explain to mother and ask her to push forcefully
apply gental downward traction to deliver shoulder
what is the first manouvor to try if no sucesfful delivry?
mcroberts- kneews to nipples to hyper extend hips - asisst mother to maintain position
if no delivery in 30 - 60 seconds
rubens 1- supre pubic pressure at 45 degree angle on anterior shoulder trying to rotate shoulder forward
after 30seoncds downards pressure 30 seconds rocking
if not delivered after rubins 1 what to do>
rotate mother onto all fours and maintain mcroberts- gaskins
- hold baies head and apply gental downward traction to delier posterior shoulder