LOINC Code 74210-6: Breath rate was assisted by respiratory device by [NTDS]

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 rate was assisted by respiratory device. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Respiratory system.

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
• Order vs observation: Observation
• Method: NTDS

What it does not mean

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

Key facts

• Breath rate was assisted by respiratory device by [NTDS]
• Breath rate was assisted by respiratory device
• Determination of respiratory assistance (assisted, unassisted) associated with the initial ED/hospital respiratory rate within 30 minutes or less of ED/hospital arrival. Respiratory assistance is defined as mechanical and/or external support of respiration.
• [NTDS]; Breath rate assisted; Breathing; Finding; Findings; Lung; Lungs; Ordinal; Point in time; PULMONARY; Pulmonology; Ql; Qual; Qualitative; Random; Respiratory; RS; Screen

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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