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August 18, 2025Emergency Care and MedicineOpen Access

Approach to Precipitous Delivery in the Emergency Department: Best Practices for Managing Emergent Vaginal Deliveries and Associated Complications

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JWJim WimberlyCAClates P AdamsCGChad Gorbatkin

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Overview

Narrative review highlights guidelines for managing precipitous deliveries and complications in emergency medicine.

Key Points

  • Precipitous deliveries are high-acuity events often leading to serious complications in emergency settings.
  • Emergency providers must be prepared to handle intrapartum complications, including shoulder dystocia and nuchal cords.
  • The review outlines best practices for addressing maternal complications, such as uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage.
  • Guidelines aim to enhance the management of both mother and newborn during precipitant deliveries, emphasizing the need for quick intervention.

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Wimberly et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2edecf1dd9ea359e6454https://doi.org/10.3390/ecm2030042
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