Stuck on Shoulder Dystocia? Safety Strategies for an OB Emergency

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Presented By: Joseph Ouzounian, M.D.
August 2015

Shoulder dystocia is a true obstetric emergency that can turn into a clinician’s nightmare. Typically unpredictable and ostensibly unpreventable, complications can result in harm to both the mother and the newborn. This presentation reviews current literature and updates clinician’s on recognition and treatment of shoulder dystocia and provides practical tips to be used in daily practice.

Objectives:

  • Describe the risk factors for shoulder dystocia
  • Describe the available treatment strategies for shoulder dystocia
  • Understand the complications related to shoulder dystocia

WHO SHOULD WATCH

Your entire healthcare team will benefit from this session so please be sure to tune in.

INQUIRES

For OB inquiries, please contact Lisa Matheny at (818) 507-9648 or lisa.matheny@betahg.com.

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