75931-6
ClinicalInspiration/Expiration time Ratio
Definition
Inspiration/expiration time ratio is the ratio of the length of time for inspiration to the length of time for expiration in a single respiratory cycle (inspiration plus expiration). A normal inspiration/expiration time ratio is 1:2 to 1:3, meaning that the expiratory phase is 2 to 3 times longer than the inspiratory phase.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Inspiration/Expiration
Property
TRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Respiratory system
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PULM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Insp/Exp time Ratio
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 75931-6?
LOINC code 75931-6 identifies "Inspiration/Expiration time Ratio". Inspiration/expiration time ratio is the ratio of the length of time for inspiration to the length of time for expiration in a single respiratory cycle (inspiration plus expiration). A normal inspiration/expiration time ratio is 1:2 to 1:3, meaning that the expiratory phase is 2 to 3 times longer than the inspiratory phase.
What does 75931-6 measure?
This code measures Inspiration/Expiration in Respiratory system. 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.