Shoulder Dystocia
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This medical 3D animation exhibit shows the left brachial plexus during birth and shoulder dystocia. Anatomy: symphysis pubis, uterus, sacrum, coccyx and fetus. "McRoberts Position". An episiotomy is cut. Brachial Plexus stretch injury. Retraction of head (turtle sign). Suprapubic pressure, gentle traction. To view our medical library of exhibits,
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This 3D medical animation shows shoulder dystocia during birth and its effect on the left brachial plexus. It depicts the relevant anatomy, signs such as retraction of the head, and maneuvers including the McRoberts position, suprapubic pressure and gentle traction.
Key points
- The animation is described as showing the left brachial plexus during birth and shoulder dystocia
- Anatomy shown is listed as the symphysis pubis, uterus, sacrum, coccyx and fetus
- Retraction of the head, described as the turtle sign, and brachial plexus stretch injury are depicted
- An episiotomy is shown being cut in the animation
- The McRoberts position, suprapubic pressure and gentle traction are depicted
Video Overview
This video presents “Shoulder Dystocia” — This medical 3D animation exhibit shows the left brachial plexus during birth and shoulder dystocia. Anatomy: symphysis pubis, uterus, sacrum, coccyx and fetus. "McRoberts Position". An episiotomy is cut. Brachial Plexus stretch injury. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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