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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.64.01.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="64" chapter_num="01" heading="Licensed Direct-Entry Midwifery Formulary, Equipment, and Medical Devices.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>As approved by the Board, in accordance with Health Occupations Article §8-6C-02(b)(8), Annotated Code of Maryland, a licensed direct-entry midwife may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Obtain and administer medications; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Obtain and use equipment and devices for the practice of midwifery.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The following medications are approved by the Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone, phytonadione);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Rho D immune globulin;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Oxytocin (Pitocin);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Methylergonovine (Methergine);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Misoprostol (Cytotec);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment USP (0.5%);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Oxygen;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Local anesthetics (lidocaine HCI, cetacaine, novacaine (procaine));</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Epinephrine;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Penicillin;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Cefazolin;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Sterile H2O Papules; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Intravenous Fluids including Lactated Ringer’s and normal saline.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The following devices are approved by the Board:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Fetal heart rate dopplers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Syringes;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Needles;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Phlebotomy equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Suture and suturing equipment or supplies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Urinary catheters;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Intravenous equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Amnihooks;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Airway suction devices;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Electronic fetal monitoring equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Toco monitoring equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Neonatal and adult resuscitation equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>Glucose monitoring equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>Centrifuge;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(15)">
      <text>Hemoglobin/hematocrit monitoring equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(16)">
      <text>Pulse oximeters, adult and neonatal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(17)">
      <text>Birth supplies including medical grade birthing tubs and birthing stools;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(18)">
      <text>Blood pressure equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(19)">
      <text>Urinalysis supplies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(20)">
      <text>Stethoscopes, adult and neonatal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(21)">
      <text>Sterile surgical instruments;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(22)">
      <text>Speculums;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(23)">
      <text>Eldon Cards;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(24)">
      <text>Nitrazine paper, amniswabs and other amniotic fluid detection equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(25)">
      <text>Thermometers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(26)">
      <text>Laboratory specimen collection equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(27)">
      <text>Sterilization supplies and equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(28)">
      <text>Equipment and devices for critical congenital heart screening;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(29)">
      <text>Equipment and devices for hearing screening;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(30)">
      <text>Supplies to collect newborn metabolic screening;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(31)">
      <text>Other equipment and devices as approved by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(32)">
      <text>Breast pumps;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(33)">
      <text>Compression stockings and belts;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(34)">
      <text>Maternity belts; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(35)">
      <text>Diaphragms and cervical caps.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>