A 30-year-old primigravida in labour has shoulder dystocia diagnosed after delivery of the head with the 'turtle-neck' sign. What is the most appropri...

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A 30-year-old primigravida in labour has shoulder dystocia diagnosed after delivery of the head with the 'turtle-neck' sign. What is the most appropriate first manoeuvre to attempt?

Accepted Answer

McRoberts manoeuvre with suprapubic pressure

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Apply strong fundal pressure

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Episiotomy only

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Pull firmly on the baby's head

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Wait for spontaneous resolution

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Shoulder dystocia

A 30-year-old primigravida in labour has shoulder dystocia diagnosed after delivery of the head with the 'turtle-neck' sign. What is the most appropriate first manoeuvre to attempt?