LAC 46:XLV.5341. Emergency Measures [Formerly §5337]

A. The following measures are permissible in an emergency situation: 1. cardiopulmonary-resuscitation; 2. episiotomy; 3. intramuscular or intravenous administration of pitocin or intramuscular administration of methergine for the control of postpartum hemorrhage; 4. intravenous (IV) fluids and medications B. When any of the above measures is utilized, it will be charted on the birth record with detail describing the emergency situation, the measure taken, and the outcome. C. When an emergency measure is taken the physician (or hospital) with whom the client has made contingency arrangements for care and delivery shall be contacted by the midwife immediately upon control of the emergency situation, and the midwife shall then transfer care of the client to such physician (or hospital) as he may direct or request.