60705-1
SurveysHead control - supported sitting [TIMP]
Definition
Position: Infant is held upright in vertical sitting on a support surface, facing the examiner, supported at shoulders with upper arms held at sides of trunk. Procedure: Observe position and movement of infant's head. If head deviates laterally from midline more than 15 degrees, give the next lower score. If achieves rating of 4, reduce stimulation to allow free movement of head.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Head control - supported sitting
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
TIMP
Details
Class
TIMP
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 60705-1?
LOINC code 60705-1 identifies "Head control - supported sitting [TIMP]". Position: Infant is held upright in vertical sitting on a support surface, facing the examiner, supported at shoulders with upper arms held at sides of trunk. Procedure: Observe position and movement of infant's head. If head deviates laterally from midline more than 15 degrees, give the next lower score. If achieves rating of 4, reduce stimulation to allow free movement of head.
What does 60705-1 measure?
This code measures Head control - supported sitting in ^Patient. It belongs to the TIMP 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.