Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Mid 502.02 - Midwifery ProceduresThe procedures of midwifery shall include, as appropriate, the following:
(a) Basic physical examination;(e) Hematocrit and hemoglobin specimen collection;(f) Capillary blood collection;(j) Wet mount specimen collection;(k) Administration of oxygen to mother and newborn;(l) Urinary bladder catheterization;(n) Neonatal resuscitation;(o) Repair of tears, lacerations or episiotomy, infiltration of lidocaine hydrochloride, and use of suture material;(p) Intramuscular injection of the following medications:(1) Oxytocins such as pitocin, and methergine, only for postpartum control of maternal hemorrhage;(2) Rh immune globulin, if indicated;(3) Vitamin K for control and prevention of vitamin K deficiency bleeding; and(4) Other medications as prescribed by a physician, consistent with the scope of midwifery practice as defined in this chapter;(q) Oral, buccal, or rectal administration of the following medications: (1) Methergine, and misoprostol, only for postpartum control of maternal hemorrhage;(2) Vitamin K, for control and prevention of acute and late-onset hemorrhagic disease of the newborn; and(3) Other medications as prescribed by a physician, consistent with the scope of midwifery practice as defined in this chapter;(r) Intravenous administration of the following fluids:(1) Ringer's Lactate, with or without D5W;(2) Normosol-R, with or without D5W; and(3) Other medications as prescribed by a physician, consistent with the scope of midwifery practice as defined in this chapter;(s) Clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord;(t) Administration of newborn eye prophylaxis in accordance with RSA 132:6, I;(u) Metabolic screening of the newborn in accordance with RSA 132:10-a and RSA 132:10-c;(v) Newborn hearing screening;(w) Newborn pulse oximetry screening, as required by RSA 132:10-aa; and(x) Contraception counseling and family planning methods.N.H. Admin. Code § Mid 502.02
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 49, Filed December 8, 2016, Proposed by #12040, Effective 11/10/2016, Expires 11/10/2026.