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Table 3 Obstetric interventions and complications in deliveries with diagnosed shoulder dystocia

From: Ten years of simulation-based shoulder dystocia training- impact on obstetric outcome, clinical management, staff confidence, and the pedagogical practice - a time series study

 

PrePROBE (2004–2007)

n = 11

Early postPROBE (2008–2011)

n = 20

Late postPROBE (2012–2015)

n = 29

p-value

Induction of labor, n (%)

4 (36)

3 (15)

9 (31)

0.94

Labor arrest, n (%)

4 (36)

12 (60)

19 (66)

0.12

Oxytocin infusion, n (%)

9 (82)

14 (70)

22 (76)

0.85

Instrumental delivery, n (%)

6 (54)

7 (35)

5 (17)

0.03

Anal sphincter injury n (%)

2 (18)

5 (25)

5 (17)

0.80