76011-6
ClinicalEar temperature
Definition
Ear temperature can be used for continuous monitoring during anesthesia, and some ear temperature probes include heaters to prevent convective air currents that distort the temperature measurement. Ear temperature is a general term that includes tympanic membrane temperature as one type of ear temperature measurement.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Body temperature
Property
Temp
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ear
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
BDYTMP.MOLEC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Ear temp
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76011-6?
LOINC code 76011-6 identifies "Ear temperature". Ear temperature can be used for continuous monitoring during anesthesia, and some ear temperature probes include heaters to prevent convective air currents that distort the temperature measurement. Ear temperature is a general term that includes tympanic membrane temperature as one type of ear temperature measurement.
What does 76011-6 measure?
This code measures Body temperature in Ear. It belongs to the BDYTMP.MOLEC 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.