paramedics responsibility 3rd stage

Question 1

what should paramedics do about the cord?

Answer 1

allow it to stop pulsating

Question 2

how long does the cord take to stop pulsating?

Answer 2

1-5 minutes

Question 3

when the cord has stopped pulsating should it be cut?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

where should the cord be cut

Answer 4

between the two clamps

Question 5

where should the clamps be placed?

Answer 5

15cm from the belly button and 3cm apart

Question 6

what if it is twins?

Answer 6

2 clamps on the second twins

Question 7

how long after 2nd twin can the placenta take to be birthed?

Answer 7

up to 1 hour

Question 8

should the cord be puled on?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

should the bladder be empties?

Answer 9

encourage emptying of the bladder and upright positioning

Question 10

should i put the placenta in the bin?

Answer 10

no put the placenta ina bag and membranes if delivered spontanously

Question 11

why put the placenta in a bag ?

Answer 11

so can be inspected to ensure all has been expelled and to allow for estimation of blood loss.