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Document title:                     Shoulder dystocia

First developed:                   18 February 2004

Subsequent updates:          27 December 2007

Last reviewed:                      23 August 2010

ISBN number:                       

Replaces document:            New document

Author:                                   South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines Workgroup

Audience:                               Medical, midwifery and allied health staff in South Australia public and private maternity services

Endorsed by:                         South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines Workgroup

Contact:                                 South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines workgroup at: cywhs.perinatalprotocol@health.sa.gov.au

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The South Australian Perinatal Practice Guidelines have been prepared to promote and facilitate standardisation and consistency of practice, using a multidisciplinary approach.

Information in this guideline is current at the time of publication and use of information and data contained within this guideline is at your sole risk.

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SA Health does not accept liability to any person for loss or damage incurred as a result of reliance upon the material contained in this guideline.

Although the clinical material offered in this guideline provides a minimum standard it does not replace or remove clinical judgement or the professional care and duty necessary for each specific patient case. Where care deviates from that indicated in the guideline contemporaneous documentation with explanation should be provided.

This guideline does not address all the elements of guideline practice and assumes that the individual clinicians are responsible to:

>  Discuss care with consumers in an environment that is culturally appropriate and which enables respectful confidential discussion. This includes the use of interpreter services where necessary

>  Advise consumers of their choice and ensure informed consent is obtained

>  Provide care within scope of practice, meet all legislative requirements and maintain standards of professional conduct

>  Document all care in accordance with mandatory and local requirements

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