73783-3

LOINC code 73783-3 identifies "Neonatal pressure injury risk total score [NSRAS]". Neonatal pressure ulcer risk total score is the cumulative value for each scored clinical condition parameter described in the Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale (NSRAS). Neonates are at risk for skin breakdown (e.g. ulcers) if the total score is 16 or less.

This code measures Neonatal pressure injury risk total score 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.