Wood's screw maneuver
Wood's Screw Maneuver
Wood's screw maneuver (pronunciation: /wʊdz skruː məˈnuːvər/) is a medical procedure used in obstetrics to assist in the delivery of a baby in a shoulder dystocia or breech presentation. The maneuver is named after Dr. Robert Wood, who first described the technique in the late 19th century.
Etymology
The term "Wood's screw maneuver" is derived from the name of Dr. Robert Wood, who first described the technique, and the word "screw", which refers to the rotational movement used in the procedure. The term "maneuver" is used in medicine to describe a planned and controlled movement or procedure.
Procedure
The Wood's screw maneuver involves the obstetrician placing a hand on the baby's anterior shoulder, applying gentle pressure, and rotating the baby in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This rotation helps to align the baby's shoulders with the mother's pelvis, allowing for a safer and easier delivery.
Related Terms
- Shoulder dystocia: A complication during childbirth where the baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pelvic bone.
- Breech presentation: A situation in childbirth where the baby is in a position with the buttocks or feet first in the birth canal.
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
See Also
- McRoberts maneuver: Another technique used to manage shoulder dystocia during childbirth.
- Zavanelli maneuver: A last-resort procedure in which the baby's head is pushed back into the birth canal and an emergency cesarean section is performed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wood's screw maneuver
- Wikipedia's article - Wood's screw maneuver
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