AutoICD API

76270-8

Clinical

Respiratory rate by Impedance.transthoracic

Definition

Rate of breathing; method: transthoracic impedance variations. [IEEE]

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Breaths

Property

NRat

Time Aspect

Pt

System

Respiratory system

Scale Type

Qn

Method Type

Impedance.transthoracic

Details

Class

PULM

Order/Observation

Both

Short Name

Resp rate Imped.transthoracic

Related Names

BreathingCount/timeImped.transthoracicLungLungsnRateNumber rateNumber Rate = Count/TimePoint in timePULMONARYPulmonologyQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomRespiratoryRespiratory rateRS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 76270-8?

LOINC code 76270-8 identifies "Respiratory rate by Impedance.transthoracic". Rate of breathing; method: transthoracic impedance variations. [IEEE]

What does 76270-8 measure?

This code measures Breaths 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.