McRoberts maneuver for shoulder dystocia: a survey.
A survey of 108 major teaching institutions in the United States regarding the utilization of the McRoberts maneuver for shoulder dystocia was conducted. Only 40% taught the procedure but 64% reported being familiar with its use. Among users, only 32% used it as the initial step. Surprisingly, only 40% thought it reduced fetal trauma.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jersey City Medical Center.
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O'Leary
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Pollack
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D004420:Dystocia / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States