OB Common Procedures

From Guide to YKHC Medical Practices

Nexplanon

This is one of the most popular birth control methods postpartum on the OB Unit. It is an insertable 3-year capsule and can only be inserted by a specially trained (and certified) provider. This can usually be arranged for the patient within a 24 hour (or sooner) period.

Induction

See Induction Policy in the NWing Doc’s Office in the “Induction Book" or the Induction of Labor YKHC Clinical Guideline.

Episiotomy

See the same topic under “OB Deliveries”

Vacuum assist/extraction

See the same topic under “OB Deliveries”

Repair of Vaginal Delivery Lacerations

1st and some 2nd degree lacerations may not need repair if hemostasis evident and anatomy is intact (e.g. peri-urethral, vaginal wall).

3rd and 4th degree lacerations repairs usually require HROB presence.


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