OB Common Procedures
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. If you are an inpatient provider and have not completed training, go to Immediate Postpartum LARC for Clinicians Doing Deliveries|ACOG Webinars for didactic training, then call Dr. Dave Compton to complete the hands on training.
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.