Regarding heel prick/Guthrie test... protocol at the hospitals I've done placements is 48 hours post-birth. I wonder if it makes any difference whether it's done on day 2, 3, or 5?
Jen
3rd year BMid student
Kirsten Blacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kirsten Blacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
yes, midwives do administer Vit K via intramuscular injection when that is
the plan, or more often, the hospital protocol.
The heel prick test is done on day 5 so for where I work it is done by the
visiting midwifery service
Kirsten
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