PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUS
The CLINICAL INVESTIGATION RESULT ITEM for the status of the primitive reflexes (reflex actions originating in the central nervous system that are exhibited by normal infants, but not neurologically intact adults, in response to particular stimuli.
Format / Length
an1
Description
PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUS is the same as attribute
PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUS.
For the National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care, PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUS is the status of the primitive reflexes of the baby e.g. sucking on the first calendar day of life.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Normal |
| 2 | Increased |
| 3 | Decreased |
| 4 | Absent |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUSES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description PRIMITIVE REFLEXES STATUS |