newborn babyMATERNITY GUIDE
UTHSCSA Family & Community Medicine Dept.


WRITING ORDERS

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ADMITTING ORDERS

Admit to:  L&D/OBS
Service:  FCM or OB
Attending:
Resident:
Dx:  TIUP, GDM, PE, etc.
Condition: 
Allergies:
VS:  call if T> 100.4, BP > 140/90, < 90/60
Diet:  NPO except IC
Activities: 

  • BR
  • EM'sx2
  • NS @ 125 ml/hr (if diabetic)
  • D5 1/2 NS @ 125 ml/hr (otherwise)
  • Accu-Cheks q 4 hr (if A1GDM)
  • Accu-Cheks q 2hr (if >A1GDM)
  • Circle CBC, RPR, Hep B, T&S, HIV (these are routine labs)
    (If no prenatal care, then circle rubella, GC, Chlamydia, GBS if suspect pt. to deliver or if pt.  >/=35weeks)
  • Pre-eclampsia labs (CBC, SMA 7, LFTs, Uric Acid) if necessary
  • Okay for ITN (intra-thecal narcotic- for anesthesia)
  • Foley prn

Meds:

  • If pre-eclampsia:  Magnesium 4 gm load then 2 gm IV q hr, Magnesium
    level and tox check q 6 hr, D5 ½ NS at 100 ml/hr, Foley to gravity, Strict I&O’s.
  • If eclampsia:  Magnesium Sulfate 4gm IM into each buttock if don’t have an IV.
  • GBS prophylaxis: Ampicillin 2g IV load then 1g Q4° 
    • If allergic to penicillin, then Clindamycin 900mg IV Q 8h.
      (Goal: to have antibiotic load given at least 4h before delivery)
  • If preterm (<34 weeks):  Betamethasone 12 mg IM q 24 hours x 2 OR Dexamethasone 6mg IM q 12 hours x 4. 
  • If diabetic:   NS @ 125ml/hr, Accu-Cheks Q4hrs if A1GDM, Q 2hrs if >A1GDM.

PROG NOTES PPD # 1

Rounds start at 9 a.m.

S: Ambulating, voiding, eating without difficulties,lochia decreasing breast/bottle feeding.

O: current vitals

PE: Gen: AAOx3, NAD
CV:S1/S2, no M/R/G
Lungs: CTAB
Abd: Soft, NT/ND, Uterus @ or below umbilicus, BS+, Incision C/D/I without erythema or exudates.
Ext: no edema NT, Homan’s sign negative

Labs: recent labs and also include rubella status, RPR, Hep B & HIV from routine prenatal card. If mom Rh negative then include baby blood type @ Rh

A/P:   20 y/o G3 now P3003 PPD #1 s/p SVD having no complains ,Mother is O+, RPR NR, Rubella I, Hep B (-), HIV (-), GBS (-), Gc/Chl (-).  39 1/7 weeks by dates.  Mother had 10 prenatal visits starting at 23 weeks gestation

1. Continue with routine care.
2. Anticipate discharge home tomorrow.

PPD # 2

As above note if any new changes and D/C home today if no complications.

 

POST PARTUM ORDERS   

Circle appropriate items on order form. 

  • If pre-eclamptic (mild 12h/severe 24h):  Magnesium @ 2 gm/hr, FTG, Magnesium levels and Tox check q 6 hrs, Total ins:  125 if mild, 100 if severe
  • If chorio:  treat with Unasyn 3g IV Q 6

BTL ORDERS

  • NPO after midnight
  • Abdominal prep in AM
  • 30 ml sodium citrate 30 min prior to OR Anesthesia pre op
  • FTG (Foley to gravity) OR VOCTOR (void on call to OR)

S/P BTL ORDERS

  • Admit to RR then comp OB A/B
  • Dx: s/p BTL and SVD
  • Cond: stable
  • Vitals: per routine
  • Allergies
  • Activity: ad lib
  • Call HO T > 100.4 or BP > 140/90 or < 90/50
  • Diet: CLD, advance as tolerated
  • IVF: D5 1/2 NS TRA 125 ml/hr until tol po then heparin lock IV
  • Meds: Vicodin 1-2 tabs po q 4-6° prn pain
    Phenergan 25 mg po/pr/iv q 6° prn N/V
    Resume postpartum orders

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ELECTIVE C/S ORDERS

  • Abdominal prep
  • Anesthesia preop
  • Isolyte x 2 @ 125 ml/hr
  • Circle CBC, RPR, Hep B, T&S, HIV (Routine labs w/ HIV)
  • Sodium Citrate 30 ml po 30 min OCTOR
  • Foley to gravity
  • Unasyn 3g IV x 1 at cord clamp

S/P C/S ORDERS

  • Admit:  comp OB A/B
  • Dx:  s/p 1°LTCS, chorio, etc.
  • Condition:  stable
  • Vitals:  per routine, call HO for T > 100.4, BP > 140/90, < 90/60
  • Allergies:
  • Activities:  Bed rest, OOB in AM, ambulate TID
  • Nursing:  FTG
  • Diet:  Low residue diet after 6°
  • IV:  D5 1/2 NS @ 125 ml/hr (NS @ 125 ml/hr if DM)
  • Meds:  pain meds per anesthesia x 24° (if epidural or spinal)
                Phenergan 25 mg IV q 4-6 hrs prn N/V
    • If general anesthesia - morphine PCA pump (1 mg/ml - 6 mg load, then 1 mg q 6 min with lock out to max of 20 mg in 4 hours)
    • If CHORIO  (then start– Clindamycin and Gentamicin)
      Clindamycin 900 mg IV q 8 hrs AND Gentamicin   2 mg/kg IV load then 1.5 mg/kg IV q 8 hrs with peak/trough after 3rd dose
      OR  Gentamicin for once a day dosing:        
      Wt in lbs/2.2 =KG  X  7 (if overweight) or 5 (if not overweight) = __ mg IV qd with random Gent level 6-11 hours after start of infusion
      ADD Ampicillin 2 g IV q 6 hours if continuous spikes
  • IS (Incentive spirometry) 10x/hr while awake
  • Labs:  CBC @ 5 AM,  If chorio - blood cx x 2, urine cx, genital cx,  CBC, SMA-7

SVD DISCHARGE ORDERS

  • Discontinue IV
  • Discharge home with precautions
  • Dx: s/p ______
  • Mastitis precautions
  • Pelvic rest
  • F/U FPC in 6 wks
  • Discharge meds:
    • Prenatal vitamins (1 tablet po qd)
    • FeSO4 325 mg (1 tablet po qd, BID/TID if Hct less than 30)
    • Surfak 240 mg (1 tablet po qd/BID for 3°/4°)
      Any other meds that they were on (thyroid, anti-HTN, diabetic meds, etc.)
  • DMPA/OCP’s/Foam & Condoms
    • If pt is breast feeding, OCP’s can make her milk dry up.  You can start them at 6 wk f/u. 
    • If not breast feeding, pt can start OCP’s on 2nd/3rd Sunday after discharge home.


C/S DISCHARGE ORDERS Home Orders

  • Discharge home with precautions
  • Dx:  s/p ____( 1oLTCS and BTL)
  • Meds:   Prenatal vitamins 1 tablet po qd
    • FeSO4 325 mg po qd (If Hct is less than 30, BID/TID)
    • Surfak 240 mg po qd/BID for 3°/4°
    • Vicodin 1-2 tablets po q 4-6 hrs prn pain – THIRTY, zero refills
  • F/u OB Comp on __(3-5 days from op date for staple removal if Pfannenstiel,
    5-7 days from op date for staple removal if midline, 7-10 days if midline above umbilicus)
  • Staple removal kit to patient (if staples)
  • Mastitis precautions
  • Pelvic Rest
  • No heavy lifting
  • F/uin 6 weeks for PP exam
  • Pt wants DMPA/OCP's on discharge. 
    • If pt is breast-feeding, she can have DMPA or Foam & Condoms. OCP's can cause her milk to dry up - pt can get these at FPC visit in 6 weeks.  
  • Rubella Sensitive - needs MMR before discharge.
  • Rh negative - Does/does not need RhoGAM prior to discharge. Give if infant is Rh positive.

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