Leopold maneuvers — Le·o·pold maneuvers (leґə pōld) [Christian Gerhard Leopold, German physician, 1846–1911] see under maneuver … Medical dictionary
Leopold's maneuvers — In obstetrics, Leopold s Maneuvers are a common and systematic way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman s uterus. The maneuvers consist of four distinct actions, each helping to determine the position of the fetus. The maneuvers… … Wikipedia
Léopold — (district) During the Middle Ages, the Léopold district was largely uninhabited. A small summer house replete with a vineyard was built by the dukes of Burgundy in the 15th century. In the 16th century, a number of aristocratic villas joined… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
Leopold — Christian Gerhard, German physician, 1846–1911. See L. maneuvers, under maneuver … Medical dictionary
Christian Gerhard Leopold — Born February 24, 1846 Died September 12, 1911 Nationality … Wikipedia
maneuver — A planned movement or procedure. [Fr. manoeuvre, fr. L. manu operari, to work by hand] Adson m. SYN: Adson test. Barlow m. test for hip instability, with dislocation occurring with flexion … Medical dictionary
Cephalic presentation — Classification and external resources Vertex presentation, occiput anterior, William Smellie, 1792 ICD 10 O … Wikipedia
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Leopold maneuvers. (A), First maneuver. One or both hands are placed over fundus and the fetal part identified. (B), Second maneuver. The palmar surface of one hand is used to locate the back of the fetus and the other hand to feel the irregularities, such as hands and feet. (C), Third maneuver. Thumb and third finger are used to grasp presenting part over the pubic symphysis. (D), Fourth maneuver. Both hands are used to outline the fetal head.
