Why the study?
Can a multivariate model using birthweight, 1-hour Glucola, and operative vaginal delivery predict shoulder dystocia in patients with term vaginal delivery?
Population
200 patients with term, vaginal delivery
Design
Case-control
Authors
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May aid risk stratification in term deliveries; leaves open need for prospective validation before clinical use.
Can a multivariate model using birthweight, 1-hour Glucola, and operative vaginal delivery predict shoulder dystocia in patients with term vaginal delivery?
A multivariate model incorporating birthweight, 1-hour Glucola, and operative vaginal delivery can predict shoulder dystocia with clinically acceptable accuracy.
Belfort et al. (2007) studied this question.
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