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Neonatal sequel – Maternal Sequel electromyeolography soon after delivery (within 24–48
hours) can help determine the timing of BPI. Elec-
Failure of the shoulder to delivery spontaneously places tromyelographic evidence of muscular denervation nor-
both the pregnant woman and fetus at high risk for per- mally requires 10 to 14 days to develop. Its finding in the
manent birth-related injury (Table 2) (13). The fetal and early neonatal period, therefore, strongly suggests an
maternal morbidity increases with the number of ma- insult predating delivery (6).
noeuvres employed to resolve SD (31). The most com- Finally, other common morbidities from SD include frac-
mon complication for the parturient are haemorrhage tures of the clavicle and humerus, which typically heal
and IV-degree perineal tears (32). Other maternal com- without deformities (13). Some severe cases of SD may
plications that have been reported include vaginal and result in hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and even
cervical lacerations, and bladder atony (4). It should be death (1).
noted that ‘‘heroic’’ measures, such as the Zavanelli ma-
neuver and symphysiotomy, are often associated with Antepartum-Prevention
significant risk of maternal morbidity (33,34).
The Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI: Erb-Duschenne’s: dam- As stated above, SD is a largely unpredictable and un-
age to C5-C6 nerve roots; Klumpke’s pulsy: damage to preventable event (Evidence level III, RCOG) (3). Any-
C8-T1 nerve roots) (35) are one of the most important way, in patients with a history of SD, estimated fetal
and serious fetal complications of SD (3). Most cases re- weight, gestational age, maternal glucose intolerance,
solve without permanent disability, with fewer than 10% and the severity of the prior neonatal injury should be
resulting in permanent brachial plexus dysfunction (9). evaluated and the risks and benefits of Cesarean Deliv-
Reports of BPI during deliveries complicated by SD vary ery (CD) discussed with the patient [level C Recommen-
from 4% to 40% (6). Despite other studies (7,36), Suneet dation, ACOG (1)].
P Chauhan & Co. (37) comparing SD with and without Studies regarding Induction of Labor (IOL) are divided
BPI demonstrated that, among those with and without into three categories: IOL for macrosomia in nondiabet-
concomitant fractures, there is a significantly increased ic patients, IOL for macrosomia in diabetic patients, and
risk of BPI if three or more maneuvers are used rather IOL for prevention of macrosomia in diabetics (6).
than two or fewer. In conclusion, not only does the rate There is no evidence to support induction of labour in
of SD and BPI following it occur at significantly different women without diabetes at term where the fetus is
rates, the management differs too. Compared with two thought to be macrosomic (Grade A of Recommenda-
maneuvers or fewer, there is an increased risk of BPI if tion, RCOG) (3). The RCOG also affirms that elective
three or more maneuvers are used to relieve SD. caesarean section is not recommended to reduce the
Although SD and disimpaction maneuvers historically potential morbidity for pregnancies complicated by sus-
have been blamed for the etiology of these palsies, BPI pected fetal macrosomia without maternal diabetes mel-
may occur in utero (38). Possible mechanisms of in- litus (Grade C of Recommendation) (3). A study using a
trauterine injury include the endogenous propulsive decision analysis model estimated an additional 2.345
forces of labor, in utero positioning of the fetus, failure of CD would be required-at a cost of $ 4.9 million annual-
the shoulders to rotate, abnormal intrauterine pressures ly- to prevent only none permanent BPI resulting from
arising from uterine anomalies (such as fibroids, in- SD if all fetuses suspected of weighting 4.000 g or more
trauterine septum, bicornuate uterus); all this conditions underwent CD (35). Although the diagnosis of fetal
may also contribute to etiology of BPI (6,13,36). In fact, macrosomia is imprecise, planned CD to prevent SD
whether excessive traction applied at the time of deliv- may be considered for suspected fetal macrosomia with
ery can cause injury the brachial plexus (6), on the oth- estimated fetal weights exceeding 5.000 g in women
er side not all injuries are due to excess traction by the without diabetes and 4.500 g in women with diabetes
accoucheur (39) and there is now a significant body of (Level C of Recommendation, ACOG) (1).
evidence that maternal propulsive force may contribute IOL in women without diabetes for the sole indication of
to some of these injuries (3). Moreover data suggest suspected macrosomia do not improve either maternal
that a substantial minority of BPI are not associated with or fetal outcome (3) and it’s not effective in decreasing
clinical evident SD (1,3,6), while a 4% of BPI occur after the occurrence of SD or decreasing the rate of CD (43).
a Cesarean Delivery (40-42). Moreover, performance of ACOG states upon a level B of Recommendation that
Maternal Fetal
tervention and should be performed first (grade B of diameter. This motion will adduct the fetal shoulder, rotat-
Recommendation, RCOG) (3). This maneuver involves ing it forward into the more favourable oblique diameter.
hyperflexion of the maternal thighs against the ab- If the Rubin II manoeuvre is unsuccessful, the Woods
domen. In this condition does not change the actual di- corkscrew manoeuvre may be attempted.While main-
mension of the maternal pelvis. Rather, the maneuver taining the pressure of the Rubin II manoeuvre, the
straightens the sacrum relative to the lumbar spine, al- physician introduces the second hand and places two
lowing cephalic rotation of the symphysis pubis sliding fingers on the anterior aspect of the fetal posterior
over the fetal shoulder (58). These motions push the shoulder, applying gentle upward pressure to move the
posterior shoulder over the sacral promontory, allowing posterior shoulder into the oblique diameter. This motion
it to fall into the hollow of the sacrum, and rotate the creates a more effective rotation, and downward traction
symphysis over the impacted shoulder (13). This posi- should be continued during these rotational maneuvers.
tion reduce delivery forces for endogenous load (mater- If this movement is unsuccessful, continue rotation
nal force) and for exogenous loads (clinician applied) through 180° and attempt delivery.
(59) and increase the uterine pressure and amplitude of If the Rubin II or Woods corkscrew maneuvers fail, the
contractions (60). The success of McRoberts’ manoeu- reverse Woods corkscrew maneuver may be tried. In
vre in resolving SD (used either alone or in association this maneuver, the physician’s fingers are placed on the
with soprapubic pressure) is reported between 42% and back of the posterior shoulder of the fetus: thus, the ro-
90% (3,6). The McRoberts’ manoeuvre has a low rate tation of the fetus is in the opposite direction as in the
of complication, therefore its performance is a reason- Woods corkscrew or Rubin II maneuvers. This maneu-
able initial approach (level C of Recommendation, ver adducts the fetal posterior shoulder in an attempt to
ACOG) (1). Nevertheless, the investigators still recom- rotate the shoulders out of the impacted position and in-
mend caution against overly continued and aggressive to an oblique plane for delivery (13).
hyperflexion and abduction of the maternal thighs onto R: delivery may also be facilitated by delivery of posteri-
the abdomen (6) because this situation is often associ- or arm (Evidence level III, RCOG) (3). The Jacquimier
ated with increased traction that may lead to increase manoeuvre effectively reduce of 20% the bisacromial di-
risk of BPI (36). ameter (6), allowing the fetus to drop into the sacral hol-
P: soprapubic pressure employed together with low, freeing the impaction of the anterior shoulder under
McRoberts’ manoeuvre improve the success rate (grade the symphysis (52). To perform the maneuver, pressure
C of Recommendation, RCOG) (3). It reduces the bisa- should be applied by the delivering provider at the ante-
cromal diameter and rotates the anterior shoulder into cubital fossa to flex the fetal forearm. The arm is subse-
the oblique pelvic diameter, The shoulder is then free to quently swept out over the infant’s chest and delivered
split underneath the symphisis pubis while continuing over the perineum (6). The fetal trunk will either follow
routine traction (61). The soprapubic pressure (Rubin I directly or the arm can be used to rotate the fetal trunk
manoeuvre) should be applayed in a downward and lat- to facilitate delivery (3). This manoeuvre may be indicat-
eral motion in order to push the posterior aspect of the ed particularly when the mother is large (65) (Evidence
anterior shoulder towards the fetal chest (grade C of level III, RCOG) (3), although grasping and pulling di-
Recommendation, RCOG) (1). Initially, the pressure can rectly on the fetal arm and applying pressure onto the
be continuous, but if delivery is not accomplished, a midhumeral shaft may cause humeral fracture (66),
rocking motion is recommended to dislodge the shoul- even though these injuries typically heal without any
der from behind the pubic symphysis (13), but there’s no long-term morbidity (47).
clear difference in efficiency between these two mo- R: the ‘‘all-fours’’ position exploits the effects of gravity
vemetns (3). and increases space in the hollow of the sacrum to facil-
If these simple manoeuvres fail, then there is choice to itate delivery of the posterior shoulder and arm (67).
be made between the all-faour-position and internal ma- Moving the laboring patient to her hands and knees is of-
nipulation, such as delivery of posterior arm and internal ten sufficient to the shoulder to dislodge (52). Once the
rotation (Evidence level III, RCOG); the individual cir- patient is repositioned, the physician provides gentle
cumstances, the clinical judgment and experience downward traction to deliver the posterior shoulder with
should guide the accoucheur in decide their order (3). the aid of gravity. The all-fours position is compatible with
Continuing in the explanation of the HELPERR all intravaginal manipulations for SD, which can then be
mnemonic from ALSO, they suggest the following order: reattempted in this new position (13). For a slim mobile
E: as previously stated, the decision to perform an epi- woman without epidural anaesthesia and with a single
siotomy or procto-episiotomy must be based upon clini- midwifery attendant, the all-fours position is probably the
cal circumstances, such as a narrow vaginal fourchette most appropriate (Evidence level III, RCOG) (3).
in a primigravid patient or the need to perform fetal ma- If the manoeuvres described above in the HELPERR
nipulation (62). Delivery of the fetal shoulders may be mnemonic are unsuccessful, several techniques have
facilitated by rotation into an oblique diameter or by a full been described as “last-resort” (52) or third-line ma-
180-degree rotation of the fetal trunk (63,64) (Evidence noeuvres (3). These includes:
level III, RCOG) (3). At times, it is necessary to push the - Cleidotomy (deliberate clavicle fracture): applying up-
fetus up into the pelvis slightly to accomplish the ma- ward digital pressure on the mid-portion of the fetal clavi-
noeuvres. cle decreases the bisacromial diameter but increases sig-
In the Rubin II manoeuvre, the accoucheurs hand is in- nificantly the risk of BPI and pulmonary vasculature (6);
serted into the vagina and with two fingers digital pres- - Zavanelli manoeuvre (cephalic replacement followed
sure is applied to the posterior aspect of the anterior by CD): may be most appropriate for rare bilateral SD
shoulder pushing it towards the fetal chest. This rotates (Evidence level III, RCOG) (3) unresponsive to more
the shoulders forward into the more favourable oblique commonly used manoeuvre; is associated with a signif-
icantly increased risk of fetal morbidity and mortality and A formalized activation system, good leadership and
of maternal morbidity (1); good organization of team members, with each member
- Symphysiotomy (intentional division of the fibrous car- well trained in the management of obstetric emergen-
tilage of the symphysis under local anesthetic): there is cies, helps facilitate a smooth delivery of the fetus (47).
a high incidence of serious maternal morbidity and poor While it’s difficult to demonstrate a benefit of training
neonatal outcome (Evidence level III, RCOG) (3); (70) and the optimal frequency of the reharsal (3), same
- Hysterotomy (Cesarian section under general anesthe- Authors (71,72) demonstrated that a simulation-training
sia): transabdominal rotation of the shoulder with vagi- scenario, also with maniquin, improves the overall per-
nal delivery or cephalic replacement and abdominal de- formance in the management of SD, such as timeliness
livery; of manoeuvres, reduction in head-to-body delivery dura-
- General anesthesia (musculo-skeletal or uterine relax- tion and maximum applied delivery force (Evidence lev-
ation). el III, RCOG) (3).
Key factors in successfully managing of SD include con-
Post-partum Management: (Training) stant preparedness, a team approach and appropriate
documentation (6). Future directions include further re-
After delivery, the birth attendants should be alert to the search on accurate prediction of risk factors for SD and
possibility of postpartum haemorrhage and third- and periodically skill-drills.
fourth-degree perineal tears (3). In case of BPI, inde-
pendently of the etiology, the care of newborn should in-
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