Shoulder Dystocia Drills

[rickdon19]

Hi,

I am setting up a policy and "role specific" drill for Shoulder Dystocia. Do any other units do drills?

Thanks, Donna

[babyktchr, BSN, RN]

We are just starting this process also. We are leaning toward making this much like calling a code. When this "code" is called, EVERYONE needs to respond. The vital part of this team is the recorder. It is necessary to have ONE person write EVERYTHING down as it happens.....who called orders for procedures, duration of procedure (mcroberts, suprapubic pressure etc.) and result. Timing is very important documentation when it comes to true dystocia. Other staff members are extra hands for manuervers and resus potential after delivery. Decide on a "code word" (not I need help in here) so that people know exactly what is needed, and then designate one of your staff members as the recorder (could be charge nurse). Nothing is scarier than a dystocia, and being prepared is key. Drills are important, and can be done to make your process clean, but when the real thing happens....you need to stay calm and collected. Good luck in writing your policy.

[q12RN]

We're in the process of doing this, we're calling our Shoulder dsytocia code "Dr McRoberts".

[Belinda-wales, RN]

We use the ALSO-drill called helper - all L&D staff attend yearly mandatory training to go over the drill -I havehad fantastic feed back from staff and doctors -just do a googel search for ALSO course and theinfomation will be there.

[HazeKomp, BSN, RN]

We're in the process of doing this, we're calling our Shoulder dsytocia code "Dr McRoberts".

Oh, a great choice of words!

Can I "steal" it???

[jswmom92]

Anybody know where you can get a flow sheet of how to run the codes? We are getting started and need all the information that we can get.

[lrc62]

Just wondering if anyone has a standardized flowsheet for a shoulder dystocia drill. thanks.