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'''''TRANSPORT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, EVEN IF PLACENTA HAS NOT DELIVERED.'''''
 
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* If perineum torn and bleeding apply direct pressure with sanitary pads and have
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* If perineum torn and bleeding apply direct pressure with sanitary pads and have patient bring her legs together.
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* If significant blood loss or signs of hypoperfusion:
 
* If significant blood loss or signs of hypoperfusion:
 
* Fluid boluses in increments of 200 - 300 ml, to titrate systolic BP > 90 mm Hg.
 
* Fluid boluses in increments of 200 - 300 ml, to titrate systolic BP > 90 mm Hg.

Latest revision as of 11:48, 19 October 2020

Section 7 - PEDIATRIC / OBSTETRICAL

7.09 POST-PARTUM CARE

  • Placenta should deliver in 20 - 30 minutes. If delivered, collect in plastic bag. Do NOT pull on cord to facilitate delivery of the placenta.

TRANSPORT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, EVEN IF PLACENTA HAS NOT DELIVERED.

  • If perineum torn and bleeding apply direct pressure with sanitary pads and have patient bring her legs together.
  • If significant blood loss or signs of hypoperfusion:
  • Fluid boluses in increments of 200 - 300 ml, to titrate systolic BP > 90 mm Hg.
  • Gently massage abdomen over uterus, until uterus firm.
  • If altered sensorium, signs of hypoperfusion despite above, refer to SHOCK PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.13) and / or the ALTERED MENTAL STATUS PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.03).

Appropriate Obstetric Receiving Facilities

  • Central Florida Regional Hospital (Seminole)
  • Florida Hospital Altamonte (Seminole)
  • Oviedo Medical Center (Seminole)
  • Winnie Palmer Hospital (Orange) Call ORMC and transport at their directive
  • Florida Hospital Orlando (Orange)
  • Winter Park Memorial (Orange)