79553-4
ClinicalFluid output emesis [#]
Definition
The number of times that a patient vomits.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Fluid output.emesis
Property
Num
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Upper GI tract
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
IO_OUT.MOLEC
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Fluid output emesis
Related Names
CntCountFldFluid output emesisIO_OUTPUTIO_OUTPUT.MOLECNumberPoint in timeQNTQuanQuantQuantitativeRandomUGIUpUpr GI TractVomitus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79553-4?
LOINC code 79553-4 identifies "Fluid output emesis [#]". The number of times that a patient vomits.
What does 79553-4 measure?
This code measures Fluid output.emesis in Upper GI tract. It belongs to the IO_OUT.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.