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244Chapter 10 – Profession of MidwiferyClassSpecific AgentsClass: CNS AgentsSub-class: Anxiolytics, Sedatives,<strong>and</strong> HypnoticsSub-sub-class: BenzodiazepinesClass: Hormones <strong>and</strong> Synthetic Substitutes HydrocortisoneSub-class: AdrenalsMupirocin-betamethasonevalerate-miconazoleClass: Local AnestheticsLidocaine HCl with or withoutepinephrine chloroprocaineClass: UterotonicsCarboprostProstagl<strong>and</strong>ins/oxytocicIM ergonovine maleateIM or IV oxytocinErgonovine maleateMisoprostol rectalClass: Serums, Toxoids, <strong>and</strong> Vaccines Varicella Zoster Immune globulinHepatitis B immune globulinHepatitis B vaccineMMR vaccineClass: Vitamins Phytonadione (vitamin K)Folic acid greater thanone mg/doseClass: Emergency MedicationsOxygenEpinephrine (IV or IM),Antihistamines (IM)SalbutamolASAClass: Local AnestheticsBupivacaineLidocaine hydrochloride (with orwithout epinephrine)Mepivacaine hydrochlorideImplementation ProposalsTo implement HPRAC’s recommendations, the following changes to statutes<strong>and</strong> regulations are proposed:1. That section 4 of the Midwifery Act, 1991 be repealed <strong>and</strong> thefollowing substituted:Authorized acts4. In the course of engaging in the practice of midwifery, a memberis authorized, subject to the terms, conditions <strong>and</strong> limitationsimposed on his or her certificate of registration, to perform thefollowing:1. Communicating a diagnosis of a disease, disorder or dysfunctionthat may be identified through a midwifery assessment.HPRAC Critical Links January 2009

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