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2017 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 326-D - MIDWIFERY
Section 326-D:12 - Administration of Drugs and Medications.
Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 326-D:12 (2017)
326-D:12 Administration of Drugs and Medications. –
I. A midwife certified under this chapter may obtain, possess, and administer the following medications under the conditions indicated:
(a) Rh immune globin (Rhogam), if indicated.
(b) Eye prophylaxis in accordance with RSA 132:6.
(c) Oxygen for fetal distress and infant resuscitation.
(d) Lidocaine Hydrochloride by infiltration and suture material, but only for the purpose of postpartum repair of tears, lacerations, or episiotomy.
(e) Vitamin K by injection or oral vitamin K for control and prevention of acute and late onset hemorrhagic disease in the newborn.
(f) Oxytocins such as pitocin, ergotrate, and methergine, by injection or orally, only for postpartum control of maternal hemorrhage.
(g) Intravenous fluids such as Ringer's Lactate with or without D5W and Normosol-R with or without D5W, with no additional medications unless specifically ordered by physician.
(h) Other drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician, consistent with the scope of midwifery practice as defined by the council.
II. A midwife certified pursuant to this chapter may lawfully purchase and have possession of the medications named in RSA 326-D:12, I, and the equipment normally required for administration. The labels attached to such medications and equipment shall indicate that they are for administrative use only.
III. A pharmacist who dispenses such medications to a certified midwife shall not be liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the midwife.
I. A midwife certified under this chapter may obtain, possess, and administer the following medications under the conditions indicated:
(a) Rh immune globin (Rhogam), if indicated.
(b) Eye prophylaxis in accordance with RSA 132:6.
(c) Oxygen for fetal distress and infant resuscitation.
(d) Lidocaine Hydrochloride by infiltration and suture material, but only for the purpose of postpartum repair of tears, lacerations, or episiotomy.
(e) Vitamin K by injection or oral vitamin K for control and prevention of acute and late onset hemorrhagic disease in the newborn.
(f) Oxytocins such as pitocin, ergotrate, and methergine, by injection or orally, only for postpartum control of maternal hemorrhage.
(g) Intravenous fluids such as Ringer's Lactate with or without D5W and Normosol-R with or without D5W, with no additional medications unless specifically ordered by physician.
(h) Other drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician, consistent with the scope of midwifery practice as defined by the council.
II. A midwife certified pursuant to this chapter may lawfully purchase and have possession of the medications named in RSA 326-D:12, I, and the equipment normally required for administration. The labels attached to such medications and equipment shall indicate that they are for administrative use only.
III. A pharmacist who dispenses such medications to a certified midwife shall not be liable for any adverse reactions caused by any method of use by the midwife.
Source. 1999, 213:8, eff. July 6, 1999.
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