89013-7
ClinicalCertified first responder was on site when EMS unit arrived
Definition
Used to report whether a certified first responder (also known as emergency medical responder) who has completed a course in providing pre-hospital care for emergencies was at the scene at any time during the emergency rescue service. The first responder may provide advanced first aid until the paramedics and/or emergency physicians arrive. They are not necessarily the first person at the scene.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Certified first responder was on site when EMS unit arrived
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
Cert first responder on site pre EMS
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 89013-7?
LOINC code 89013-7 identifies "Certified first responder was on site when EMS unit arrived". Used to report whether a certified first responder (also known as emergency medical responder) who has completed a course in providing pre-hospital care for emergencies was at the scene at any time during the emergency rescue service. The first responder may provide advanced first aid until the paramedics and/or emergency physicians arrive. They are not necessarily the first person at the scene.
What does 89013-7 measure?
This code measures Certified first responder was on site when EMS unit arrived in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA 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.