Rubin maneuver

Rubin Maneuver is a medical procedure used in obstetrics to assist in the delivery of a baby. It is named after Israel J. Rubin, an American obstetrician who first described the technique in 1964.

Overview

The Rubin Maneuver is a type of obstetric maneuver used to assist in the delivery of a baby when the shoulders are stuck behind the mother's pelvic bone, a condition known as shoulder dystocia. This can occur during the second stage of labor and can be a serious complication, potentially leading to injury for both the mother and the baby.

Procedure

The Rubin Maneuver is performed by applying pressure to the anterior shoulder of the baby, pushing it towards the baby's chest. This helps to reduce the width of the shoulders, allowing the baby to pass through the birth canal more easily.

The maneuver is usually performed by a trained obstetrician or midwife, and may be used in conjunction with other obstetric maneuvers if necessary.

Risks and Complications

As with any medical procedure, the Rubin Maneuver carries some risks. These may include injury to the baby's brachial plexus, a network of nerves that control movement and sensation in the arm. In rare cases, the maneuver can also cause injury to the mother's pelvic bone.

However, the risks of not performing the maneuver when shoulder dystocia occurs are often greater, as this condition can lead to serious complications such as birth asphyxia, neonatal injury, and maternal hemorrhage.

See Also

• McRoberts maneuver
• Zavanelli maneuver
• Woods' screw maneuver
• Gaskin Maneuver

References

Rubin maneuver Resources
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