38199-6
ClinicalIntrinsic PEEP Respiratory system
Definition
Auto-PEEP occurs when expiratory time is insufficient to completely empty a delivered tidal volume. A portion of the tidal volume is "trapped" in the alveoli, thus pressure remains in the lungs at the end of expiration.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Pressure.positive end expiratory.intrinsic
Property
Pres
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
N/A
Short Name
Intrinsic PEEP Respiratory
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 38199-6?
LOINC code 38199-6 identifies "Intrinsic PEEP Respiratory system". Auto-PEEP occurs when expiratory time is insufficient to completely empty a delivered tidal volume. A portion of the tidal volume is "trapped" in the alveoli, thus pressure remains in the lungs at the end of expiration.
What does 38199-6 measure?
This code measures Pressure.positive end expiratory.intrinsic in Respiratory system. It belongs to the PULM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.