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EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
Extended
OB Emergencies – Placenta Previa / Placental Abruption
Abruption/Placenta Previa
> 20 weeks
OB Emergencies – Placenta Previa / Placental Abruption
Universal Patient Assessment
Oxygen
10-15 LPM NRB Mask
Adult IV/IO
Do not delay transport
Cardiac Monitor
Obtain an accurate history:
Quantity of vaginal bleeding
or discharge
Contractions and frequency
Fetal movement
Orthostatic vitals if possible
Apply external vaginal pads
Bring expelled tissue to
hospital
Do not remove anything from
vaginal area
Transport to appropriate
facility, on left side
Apply external vaginal pads
Position patient for blood
pressure control
Remember that the mother is
the primary patient.
Resuscitation measures center
around her survival.
Miscarriage < 20 weeks
Contact Medical Control
for
TXA
order
Refer to
Hemorrhage Control
Protocol