Question

Discussion Question #2: A woman gave birth in the back seat of a taxicab while en route to the hospital. To what standards of care would each of the following individuals be held? The taxicab driver who comforted the mother A registered nurse, also a passenger in the cab, who assisted the mother A physician in general practice who was a passenger in the cab with the expectant mother and assisted the birth taking place in the cab A police officer who stopped the cab for speeding, observed the situation, and assisted with the birth

Answer 1

• The taxicab driver can promote comfort for the mother. He can drive slowly and comfortably to avoid more uterine contractions. He can play music which acts as a relaxation for the mother. He avoids bumps, sudden breaks as much as possible. He can offer a small kit or paper to utilize.
• The registered nurse should support the mother to the sudden delivery of a baby. She should create an atmosphere for quick delivery. She should think critically to the emergency situation and to assess the patient's uterine contractions. she should help her to push out the baby. She must ensure the safety of the mother and the child.
• A general practice physician who is not specialized in delivery can also support and assist the delivery in case of an emergency situation. He can get through the obstetrician through phone and can do the needful in the emergency situation. He can also arrange for emergency ambulance arrival.
• The police officer can arrange for an ambulance and clears the road to reach a hospital at early. He can also arrange for needed things as much as possible. He can cover the taxi window to provide privacy for the mother.