94119-5
ClinicalExpired minute volume/Carbon dioxide production during exercise
Definition
The ventilatory efficiency slope is calculated as the ratio of minute ventilation to carbon dioxide production. It is correlated with disease severity for various cardiopulmonary conditions, including pediatric pulmonary hypertension and adult heart failure. PMID: 24144928
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Volume.expired per minute/Carbon dioxide production^W exercise
Property
VRto
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CARDIO-PULM
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
VE/VCO2 slope dur exercise
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94119-5?
LOINC code 94119-5 identifies "Expired minute volume/Carbon dioxide production during exercise". The ventilatory efficiency slope is calculated as the ratio of minute ventilation to carbon dioxide production. It is correlated with disease severity for various cardiopulmonary conditions, including pediatric pulmonary hypertension and adult heart failure. PMID: 24144928
What does 94119-5 measure?
This code measures Volume.expired per minute/Carbon dioxide production^W exercise in ^Patient. It belongs to the CARDIO-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.