title: Shoulder dystocia.
abstract: Shoulder dystocia is an unpredictable and potentially serious obstetric emergency. By applying a recognized and rehearsed series of manoeuvres, maternal and neonatal morbidity can be minimized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics, Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bain
mesh_terms: D001724:Birth Weight; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004420:Dystocia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007746:Labor Presentation; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012782:Shoulder