Obstetric HDU and ICU
Guidelines_for_Obstetric_HDU_and_ICU
Guidelines_for_Obstetric_HDU_and_ICU
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Process of Shifting of a Patient from Ward/ Triage Room to <strong>HDU</strong> or <strong>ICU</strong>/<br />
<strong>Obstetric</strong> <strong>ICU</strong><br />
The key steps to be taken are:<br />
1. Inform the family/companion of pregnant woman of the decision, <strong>and</strong> take consent.<br />
2. Case sheets containing history, examination, investigations <strong>and</strong> management should be<br />
maintained.<br />
3. <strong>Obstetric</strong> <strong>HDU</strong> staff should be appropriately informed.<br />
4. The patients should be escorted by doctor/staff with all existing treatment including<br />
continuation of patent IV line.<br />
5. Keep monitoring the vitals of the patient.<br />
6. Adequate follow‐up by the treating doctor.<br />
7. Oxygen <strong>and</strong> supine hypotension prevention (by performing lateral tilt to 15‐20 degree),if<br />
required.<br />
8. Ensuring patent airway.<br />
9. Baby should be shifted along with the mother, if delivered already.<br />
Referrals from outside to <strong>HDU</strong>:<br />
Ensure attaching completely filled referral slips <strong>and</strong> availability of emergency medications while<br />
transferring during referral.<br />
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