2.13 Information to Record

Record the following information.

a. Time the placenta is delivered.

b. How delivered (spontaneously or manually removed by the physician).

c. Type, amount, time and route of administration of oxytocin.

Oxytocin is never administered prior to delivery of the placenta because the strong uterine contractions could harm the fetus.

d. If the placenta is delivered complete and intact or in fragments.

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