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SHOULDER 
DYSTOCIA
 

By
Dr.Lubna Gulnaz
MD Obgyn
 

SHOULDER DYSTOCIA
 

Definition
Defined as impaction of anterior 
shoulder of fetus against the
maternal symphysis pubis or (less
commonly) the posterior shoulder 

 behind the sacral promontory


after delivery of fetal head.
 

Incidence
 0.5% in 11,000 deliveries
 

Birth weight   Incidence


3-3.5kg 0.3%
3.5-4kg 1.0%
4.0-4.5kg 5.4%
>5kg 19%
 

AIM….

To recognize risk factors


Timely management to reduce both maternal
and fetal mortality and morbidity.


Correct application of needful maneuvers.
 

RISK FACTORS
MATERNAL FETAL
• Obesity


• Gest.Diabetes
Previous h\o Shoulder  Macrosomia
• dystocia
 Large for gestational age.
• Multiparity (A baby may be LGA without
• Post term pregnancy  being macrosomic)

Short stature
• Abn.pelvic anatomy
 
 

Pathophysiology
 A “mismatch” between fetal size and maternal
 pelvic capacity

Positional variationsof–shoulders
oblique orientation vertical rather than
 Increased diameter of shoulder girdle
 Subcutaneous fat dep osition may be increased in
deposition
infant of diabetic mother – espec ially with sub-
especially
optimal glucose control
 

Sign
Signss Helping you to diagnose

• Turtle sign
• Unable to deliver anterior shoulder even after 
gentle traction.
 

turtle sign
 

Management..

  HELPERR  mnemonic- a clinical tool


that provides a structured framework for 
clinician to deal with shoulder dystocia.
 

Objective
 To reduce time consumed from delivery of head until delivery
of body of fetus for survival of the fetus 
TO BE REMEMBERED

Shoulder dystocia is never predicted priorly.


dystocia
 None
None of the maneuver is superior to aanother
nother to release the impacted shoulder  
Each maneuver should take place from 30-60 second, baby should be
delivered by max 5-6 min.

EPISIOTOMY is given to provide additional space for manipulation not for 


delivery of impacted shoulder..

 
 

Management contd….
 

Clinical Management
 Step One: Recognize the presence of a
shoulder dystocia

Step Two: Be sure enough help is present


  Nursing

 Obstetrics
 Pediatrics
 Anesthesiology
 

Clinical Management

Step Three: Apply primary maneuvers

Mc Roberts maneuver 

Oblique suprapubic pressure

Step Four: Apply secondary maneuvers; no
 prescribed order 

Rubin; Woods screw; Reverse woods screw; All-
fours; Clavicular fracture
 

Step Three – Primary Maneuvers


McRoberts maneuver 

Patient positioned with hips at edge of the broken-

down birthing bed


 Both hips are sharply flexed with knees
k nees remaining
flexed (“knees to shoulders”)
 

McRoberts Maneuver
 

Contd……
 

McRoberts Maneuver

This maneuver assists delivery by:

Straightening maternal lumbar lordosis

Rotates symphysis superiorly and anteriorly
 Improving angle between pelvic inlet and direction
of maximal expulsive force

Elevates anterior shoulder allowing posterior 
shoulder to descend
 

Woods screw maneuver


 Apply pressure on the clavicle to effect rotation of the
shoulders out of the vertical orientation

As fetus rotates, anterior shoulder should pass under 


symphysis
 May be a good choice for a right-handed operator 
when the fetal occiput is oriented to the maternal
right
 

Woods screw maneuver


 

Rubin’s maneuver
 Apply pressure to the fetal scapula to effect
rotation of the shoulders out of the vertical
orientation
 As fetus rotates, anterior shoulder should pass
under symphysis

May be a good first choice for a right-handed
operator when the fetal occiput is directed to
the maternal left
 

Delivery of Posterior Arm



The operator inserts a hand into the vagina and
locates the posterior arm.

The operator applies pressure in the
antecubital fossa to flex the elbow across the
chest

The operator grasps the forearm or hand and
 pulls it out of the vagina
 

Delivery of Posterior Arm



The anterior shoulder should pass under the
symphysis

Rotation maneuvers (Woods or Rubin’s) can
 be applied if needed
 This maneuver will tend to be more difficult
with one’s non-dominant hand
 

Delivery of Posterior Arm


 

Delivery of Posterior Arm



Potential complications

Fracture of humerus

Fracture of clavicle
 

Gaskin All Fours Maneuver


Attributed to midwife Ina May Gaskin
 An option for a patient without anesthesia

Traction is applied in the opposite direction
(still toward the floor, but now directed
towards delivery of the posterior shoulder 
first)
 

Still not out?!


What now???
 

Step Six – Final Steps



Zavanelli maneuver (cephalic replacement)

Rotate head back to OA (“reverse restitution”)

Flex neck 
 Upward pressure
 Cesarean section
 

Step Six – Final Steps



Symphysiotomy

 Not commonly done when cesarean is available

Insert Foley catheter 
 Use vaginal hand to laterally displace urethra to avoid
injury
 Incise symphysis through mons pubis
 

Do not:
 Panic

Apply any more lateral traction than would be applied

in an uncomplicated delivery
 Apply fundal pressure – may worsen the shoulder 
impaction or even rupture the uterus

Cut a nuchal cord until after the shoulders are
released
 

Do:
 Remain calm

Communicate well

Call for help

Document clearly and legibly
 Send cord gases


Review with the family exactly what happened and
answer questions
answer the
 Follow questions
baby’s course in the nursery

 Notify Risk Management
 

Complications
Maternal
Hemorrhage- 11%
injury-4%
Soft tissue injury-4%
Anal sphincter injury
Rectovaginal fistula
Symphyseal diathesis
Rupture Uterus.
 

Complications contd….
FETAL
 Brachial plexus injury(transient,permanent)
Or ERB’S palsy4-15%

Fracture of clavicle.

Fracture of humerus.
 Fetal hypoxia.

Fetal death.
 

IMPORTANT FACTS

Occurs with equal frequency in both primipara
and multigravida.

Recurrence rate 14%

Perinatal mortality ranging from
21\1000.morbidity 16-48%

Mc Robets maneuver with suprapubic pressure
itself help >50% in shoulder dystocia.
 

Take home message


Early identification of risk factors and
attaining appropriate means of delivery

Call for seniors help.

Always a team work.
 Pre inform pediatrician.
 

References
 www.medescape.com
 Obs –gyn Emergency by Danyl jamison Macon
county.
 www.aafp.org
 www.lifepassager.net

ALSO
 Willams obstetrics.
 

WE ALL THANK U

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