216-40-10 R.I. Code R. § 8.11

Current through June 12, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-10-8.11 - High-Risk Factors Requiring Transfer of Mother from the Center

8.11.1 Labor - Delivery - Post Partum

A. Abnormal Bleeding

B. Cord Prolapse

C. Dystocia Labor (at term)

D. Prolonged latent phase with ruptured membranes

1. (20 hrs. nulliparous)

2. (14 hrs. multiparous)

E. Protraction or arrest in the active stage

F. Prolonged second stage greater than two (2) hours

G. Secondary arrest

H. Extensive perineal or cervical laceration

I. Fever above 100.4 F on two (2) occasions four (4) hours apart

J. Fetal Distress -

1. Fetal heart rate < 100 or > 180 or any audible decelerations of heart beat

K. Meconium (stain of the amniotic fluid)

L. Hypertension or Hypotension Maternal Tachycardia

M. More than 24 hours in active labor unless delivery is imminent

N. Presentation (any other than vertex)

O. Retained placenta (greater than one hour)

P. Any other condition requiring more than twelve (12) hours observation post delivery

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-10-8.11

Amended effective 11/25/2018