LOINC Code 33430-0: Breath termination sensitivity setting Ventilator

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Breath termination sensitivity setting. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ventilator.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Breath termination sensitivity setting Ventilator
• Breath termination sensitivity setting
• Stop Trigger is synonym. The termination sensitivity identifies the inspiratory flow divided by the peak inspiratory flow.When the set percentage criteria is met meaning the flow is decreasing, the ventilator turns off the breath.BIRD VIP "Term Sens %"
• Breath term sens setting; Lung; Number Fraction; Percent; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Respiratory

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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