Effect of clinician-applied maneuvers on brachial plexus
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:33 pm
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_o ... cc2d801737
Results
Compared with lithotomy alone, all maneuvers reduced both the required delivery force and brachial plexus stretch. The greatest effect was seen with delivery of the posterior arm, which showed a 71% decrease in anterior nerve stretch (3.9% vs 13.5%) and an 80% decrease in delivery force.
Results
Compared with lithotomy alone, all maneuvers reduced both the required delivery force and brachial plexus stretch. The greatest effect was seen with delivery of the posterior arm, which showed a 71% decrease in anterior nerve stretch (3.9% vs 13.5%) and an 80% decrease in delivery force.