Definition
The method of complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of a product of conception in a birth event, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptBirth event—birth method
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Object ClassBirth event
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PropertyBirth method
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Value DomainMethod of birth code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Method of birth code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Vaginal - non-instrumental | ||
| 2 | Vaginal - forceps | |||
| 4 | Caesarean section | |||
| 5 | Vaginal - vacuum extraction | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
In a vaginal breech with forceps to the after coming head, code as vaginal - forceps.
In a vaginal breech that has been manually rotated, code as vaginal - non-instrumental.
Where forceps/vacuum extraction are used to assist the extraction of the baby at caesarean section, code as caesarean section.
Where a hysterotomy is performed to extract the baby, code as caesarean section.
Comments:Note: Code 3, which had a meaning in previous versions of the data standard is no longer used. As is good practice, the code will not be reused.