From: Victorian paramedics’ encounters and management of women in labour: an epidemiological study
Procedures and medications | Number | Incidence (%) |
---|---|---|
Procedures | ||
Advice given | 14 | 0.9 |
Auto infusion | 13 | 0.9 |
Cardiac monitor | 164 | 10.8 |
Haemorrhage control dressing | 14 | 0.7 |
IV Normal Saline Flush | 24 | 1.6 |
IV Therapy | 30 | 2.0 |
No interventions performed – just transport | 900 | 59.3 |
Oxygen therapy | 173 | 11.4 |
Pulse oximeter | 28 | 1.8 |
Rest and reassurance | 1321 | 87.1 |
Medications given | ||
IV Fentanyl | 1 | 0.07 |
Morphine | 7 | 0.5 |
Methoxyflurane administration | 582 | 38.4 |
Metoclopramide | 2 | 0.07 |
Midazolam | 1 | 0.07 |
IV Prochlorperazine | 1 | 0.1 |
Salbutamol | 3 | 0.2 |