Video analysis of real-life shoulder dystocia to assess technical and non-technical performance.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Managing obstetric shoulder dystocia requires swift action using correct maneuvers. However, knowledge of obstetric teams' performance during management of real-life shoulder dystocia is limited, and the impact of non-technical skills has not been adequately evaluated. We aimed to analyze videos of teams managing real-life shoulder dystocia to identify clinical challenges associated with correct management and particular non-technical skills correlated with high technical performance.

Material and methods

We included 17 videos depicting teams managing shoulder dystocia in two Danish delivery wards, where deliveries were initially handled by midwives, and consultants were available for complications. Delivery rooms contained two or three cameras activated by Blue

SUBMITTER: Hjorth-Hansen KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426221 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature