Poll: How Do You Manage Shoulder Dystocia?
Although the incidence of shoulder dystocia is low (reported between 0.6% and 1.4%), it continues to be a clinical challenge for birth attendants and is among the 4 largest causes of monetary awards in obstetric tort cases.
Although the incidence of shoulder dystocia is low (reported between 0.6% and 1.4%), it continues to be a clinical challenge for birth attendants and is among the 4 largest causes of monetary awards in obstetric tort cases. A recent study found that delivery of the posterior should is superior to other maneuvers in the management of shoulder dystocia.
S1E4: Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf: Pandemics, pathogens and perseverance
July 16th 2020This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine in Seattle.
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Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
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