Table 4 Infant outcomes in deliveries complicated with shoulder dystocia
PrePROBE (2004–2007) n = 11 | Early postPROBE (2008–2011) n = 20 | Late postPROBE (2012–2015) n = 29 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Umbilical artery pH, mean | 7.17 | 7.20 | 7.20 | |
Apgar score < 4 at 1 min, n (%) | 2 (18) | 7 (35) | 9 (31) | 0.56 |
Apgar score < 7 at 5 min, n (%) | 1 (9) | 6 (30) | 8 (27) | 0.33 |
No brachial plexus injury or fracture, n (%) | 2 (18) | 10 (50) | 20 (69) | 0.005 |
Brachial plexus injury at birth, n (%) | 8 (73) | 8 (40) | 5 (17) | 0.001 |
Fractured clavicle, n (%) | 1 (9) | 2 (10) | 2 (7) | 0.76 |
Fractured humerus, n (%) | 1 (9) | 3 (15) | 2 (7) | 0.65 |
Early neonatal death | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
Brachial plexus injury at 6 months follow up, n (%) | 1 (9) | 1 (5) | 2 (7) | 0.89 |