Jacquemiers Maneuver (Barnums Maneuver)
Jacquemier’s Maneuver or Barnum’s Maneuver: The hand and forearm are delicately pulled, delivering the infant with the farthest shoulder first.
Jacquemier’s Maneuver or Barnum’s Maneuver: A shoulder dystocia management procedure, this maneuver identifies the fetal forearm in the birth canal. The hand and forearm are delicately pulled, delivering the infant with the farthest shoulder first.
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