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EXHIBIT ID: OB_C_0523

Shoulder Dystocia Stretch Injury

Shoulder Dystocia Stretch Injury

Shoulder dystocia occurs when the shoulder of the fetus is caught under the pubic symphysis. If not corrected before attempting to remove the fetus, a stretch injury to the brachial plexus can occur.

OB_C_0523 shoulder dystocia intrauterine pressure caused maternal contraction pushing anterior dangers umbilical cord entrapment inability chest brain damage hypoxia acidosis brachial plexus impacted behind pubic symphysis wall stretching compression baby Date