Key result
Various maternal, obstetrical, and fetal factors were associated with shoulder dystocia, though none accurately predicted its occurrence; among 73 cases, there were no perinatal deaths.
Why the study?
What are the maternal, obstetrical, and fetal factors associated with shoulder dystocia?
Population
219 deliveries (73 cases of shoulder dystocia, 146 controls)
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Identified factors do not predict shoulder dystocia; leaves open need for prospective validation of better models.
Case-Control (n=219)
What are the maternal, obstetrical, and fetal factors associated with shoulder dystocia?
While several risk factors are associated with shoulder dystocia, they cannot accurately predict its occurrence, though associated birth injuries are generally temporary.
Sandmire et al. (1988) conducted a case-control in Shoulder dystocia (n=219). Maternal, obstetrical and fetal factors vs. Controls (deliveries without shoulder dystocia) was evaluated on Shoulder dystocia. Various maternal, obstetrical, and fetal factors were associated with shoulder dystocia, though none accurately predicted its occurrence; among 73 cases, there were no perinatal deaths.
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