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* Gently massage abdomen over uterus, until uterus firm.
* Gently massage abdomen over uterus, until uterus firm.
* If altered sensorium, signs of hypoperfusion despite above, refer to [[Shock|SHOCK PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.13)]] and / or the [[Altered Mental Status (AMS)|ALTERED MENTAL STATUS PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.03)]].
* If altered sensorium, signs of hypoperfusion despite above, refer to [[Shock|SHOCK PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.13)]] and / or the [[Altered Mental Status (AMS)|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)


[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]
[[Category:Pediatric and Obstetrical]]

Revision as of 20:22, 27 November 2017

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.

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)