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The more severe the dystocia, the greater the need for additional maneuvers. Delivering of the posterior arm is the safest technique for the infant. Episiotomy is very important.
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O’Leary, J.A. (2009). Delivery Techniques. In: O'Leary, J. (eds) Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-473-5_7
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