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The Rescue Sling is a patented obstetrical device designed to assist healthcare providers in the management of shoulder dystocia—one of the most serious and unpredictable complications encountered during childbirth.

Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby's shoulders become impacted during delivery, creating a time-sensitive emergency that can result in significant injury to both mother and child if not resolved quickly. Despite affecting thousands of deliveries each year, healthcare providers currently have no purpose-built device specifically designed to address this complication.

The Rescue Sling provides a dedicated solution. Constructed from a flexible, biocompatible material, the device is designed to be easily passed beneath the posterior axilla of the fetus. Integrated finger-hold openings create a secure grip, allowing clinicians to apply controlled traction without slipping and without relying on improvised equipment.

Key Benefits

• Purpose-built for shoulder dystocia management

• Simple and intuitive to deploy during obstetrical emergencies

• Secure finger-grip design for improved control and traction

• Sterile, pre-packaged, and immediately available in delivery rooms

• Eliminates the need for makeshift devices such as tubing, clamps, or knots

• Designed to support faster intervention when every second matters

Developed by Dr. William H. Long, an OB/GYN with nearly 50 years of clinical experience, the Rescue Sling represents a new approach to managing shoulder dystocia. By providing healthcare professionals with a dedicated tool for posterior axillary traction, the Rescue Sling has the potential to improve delivery outcomes and help protect mothers and newborns from life-altering complications.