SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATOR
An indication of whether a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS of Sepsis (bloodstream infection) was suspected for a PATIENT.
Format / Length
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Description
SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATOR is the same as attribute
SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATOR.
For the National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care, SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATOR indicates whether sepsis was suspected for the baby on the Neonatal Critical Care Daily Care Date.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Yes - sepsis suspected |
| N | No - sepsis not suspected |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATORS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description SEPSIS SUSPECTED INDICATOR |