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*Determine date of LMP; note passage of clots or tissue and save same for analysis. | *Determine date of LMP; note passage of clots or tissue and save same for analysis. | ||
* Examine perineum; DO NOT perform vaginal examination. | * Examine perineum; DO NOT perform vaginal examination. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 13 November 2020
Section 7 - PEDIATRIC / OBSTETRICAL
7.11 VAGINAL BLEEDING
INITIAL MEDICAL CARE (2.01) - OXYGEN @ 100% via NRB mask or assist with BVM.
- Determine date of LMP; note passage of clots or tissue and save same for analysis.
- Examine perineum; DO NOT perform vaginal examination.
Unknown pregnancy status and / or LMP, and / or known pregnancy in first six months:
- Place patient in a position of comfort.
- If hypotensive, refer to SHOCK PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.13).
- If in active labor, refer to EMERGENCY CHILDBIRTH PRACTICE PARAMETERS (7.06).
Third trimester bleeding:
- Establish 2 large bore IV lines.
- Place patient in left lateral recumbent position.
- Mark fundal height and time of mark with pen; reassess fundal height every 20 minutes.
- If hypotensive, refer to SHOCK PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.13).
- If in active labor, refer to EMERGENCY CHILDBIRTH PRACTICE PARAMETERS (7.06).
