73782-5

LOINC code 73782-5 identifies "Neonatal pressure ulcer risk evaluation [NSRAS]". Interpretation of the total score for the neonatal pressure ulcer risk evaluation [LOINC: 73783-3]. A critical cut-off score of 5 on the NSRAS© was determined to indicate neonates are "at risk" for skin breakdown. At a score of 5, the scale was found to be 83% sensitive and 81% specific, with 50% predictive value of positive scores and 95% predictive value of negative scores.

This code measures Neonatal pressure injury risk evaluation in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.NSRAS class in the LOINC classification.

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.