Comparing forces on the fetal neck in breech delivery in lithotomy versus all-fours position: a simulation model.
Arch Gynecol Obstet
; 308(1): 91-99, 2023 07.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To measure forces applied to the fetal neck, in a simulation model for breech delivery, in both lithotomy versus all-fours position.METHODS:
We used a Laerdal SimMom simulator and a Birthing Baby together with PROMPT Flex Software. The descent of the fetus was accomplished using the Automatic Delivery Module 2. The baby was always in breech position; the SimMom in either all-fours or lithotomy positions. Sensors were located inside the fetal neck region to simulate forces applied to the plexus.RESULTS:
The lowest force on the fetal neck region was recorded for the delivery in all-fours position without further maneuvers (mean force 58.70 Newton, standard deviation 2.54 N). As weight was added to the baby, the force increased (i.e. + 500 g, mean force 71.8 N, SD 3.08 N, p < 0.001). Delivery in lithotomy position resulted in a mean force of 81.56 N (SD 19.55 N). The force significantly increased in case of delivery of the head without assistance from contractions (mean force 127.93 N, SD 23.10 N). In all-fours position, the delivery of the fetal head from pelvic floor level without contractions (Frank's Nudge maneuver) resulted in a mean force of 118.45 N (SD 15.48 N, p = 0.02). Maneuvers for shoulder dystocia (the inverted type that can occur during breech delivery) led to significantly higher mean forces independent from birthing positions.CONCLUSION:
Breech delivery in all-fours position was associated with the lowest force acting on the fetal neck in our simulation model.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Presentación de Nalgas
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Distocia
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Distocia de Hombros
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Gynecol Obstet
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
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OBSTETRICIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania