73795-7
ClinicalHeart rate Blood Postductal Pulse oximetry
Definition
Infant's heart rate as measured by the pulse oximeter during postductal oxygen saturation measurement. Postductal measurement indicates that the measurements are taken using a pulse oximetry device placed in an anatomical location whose blood supply originates from the aorta after the junction of the aorta with the ductus arteriosus (usually either the right or left foot).
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Heart rate
Property
NRat
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Bld.postductal
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
Pulse oximetry
Details
Class
CARDIO-PULM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Heart rate Bld Postductal PulseOx
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 73795-7?
LOINC code 73795-7 identifies "Heart rate Blood Postductal Pulse oximetry". Infant's heart rate as measured by the pulse oximeter during postductal oxygen saturation measurement. Postductal measurement indicates that the measurements are taken using a pulse oximetry device placed in an anatomical location whose blood supply originates from the aorta after the junction of the aorta with the ductus arteriosus (usually either the right or left foot).
What does 73795-7 measure?
This code measures Heart rate in Bld.postductal. It belongs to the CARDIO-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.