AutoICD API

60815-8

Clinical

Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) sum Anesthetic agent.XXX+Nitrous oxide

Definition

MAC = minium alveolar concentration of anesthetic agent neededsia to produce effective anesthesia. Tends to be constant per ansesthetic even across species

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Minimum alveolar concentration sum

Property

VFr

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Anesthetic agent.XXX+Nitrous oxide

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

PULM

Order/Observation

N/A

Short Name

MAC sum VFr Anesthetic+N2O

Related Names

ALVAnesthetic+N2OLungMAC sumMiscMiscellaneousOtherPercentPoint in timePULMONARYPulmonologyQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomRespiratorySpecTo be specified in another part of the messageUnspecifiedVolfrVolume fraction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 60815-8?

LOINC code 60815-8 identifies "Minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) sum Anesthetic agent.XXX+Nitrous oxide". MAC = minium alveolar concentration of anesthetic agent neededsia to produce effective anesthesia. Tends to be constant per ansesthetic even across species

What does 60815-8 measure?

This code measures Minimum alveolar concentration sum in Anesthetic agent.XXX+Nitrous oxide. 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.